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Lot 50 · Furniture and Decorative Objects

Late 18Th Early 19Th Century

A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press

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Estimate
£800–£1,200 hammer ≈ $1,538–$2,307
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Furniture and Decorative Objects , London (South Kensington) · 8 March 2005
Record ID
TB-2026-5838739
Record
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A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press, LATE 18TH EARLY 19TH CENTURY. Christie's, 8 Mar 2005, lot 50. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5838739.

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A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press, LATE 18TH EARLY 19TH CENTURY. Christie's, 8 Mar 2005, lot 50. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5838739.

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From the same sale Furniture and Decorative Objects · Mar 2005

LotArtistEstimateResult
Of Louis XVI Style, Early 20Th Century A GILTWOOD BERGERE £300–£400
Probably 18Th Century A FRENCH TULIPWOOD AND KINGWOOD TABLE EN CHIFFONIER £800–£1,200
Late 19Th Century and Later A French kingwood and walnut gilt metal mounted serpentine side cabinet £250–£400
19Th Century A FRENCH PROVINCIAL WALNUT PANNETIERE £800–£1,200
Late 19Th Century A SLATE, SPECIMEN MARBLE AND MICRO-MOSAIC OCCASIONAL TABLE £400–£600
In the Empire Style, Mid 19Th Century A FRENCH GILT-METAL MOUNTED MAHOGANY CHEVAL MIRROR £1,000–£1,500

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press Late 18Th Century $2,196 Christie's, Jul 2006
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press Third Quarter 18Th Century Christie's, Oct 2014
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press Early 19Th Century Christie's, Oct 2006
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press Late 18Th/Early 19Th Century Christie's, Jan 2006
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press Circa 1790 Christie's, May 2007
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press Mid 18Th Century Christie's, Jun 2008
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press Late 18Th Early 19Th Century Christie's, Jul 2007
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press Fourth quarter 18th century Bonhams, Oct 2013

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