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Lot 36 · Important English Furniture

First Quarter 18Th Century

A George II Walnut Kneehole Desk

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Estimate
£5,000–£8,000 hammer ≈ $8,566–$13,706
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Important English Furniture , London · 27 November 2003
Record ID
TB-2026-5974860
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A George II Walnut Kneehole Desk, FIRST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY. Christie's, 27 Nov 2003, lot 36. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5974860.

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A George II Walnut Kneehole Desk, FIRST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY. Christie's, 27 Nov 2003, lot 36. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5974860.

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From the same sale Important English Furniture · Nov 2003

LotArtistEstimateResult
Third Quarter 18Th Century, Attributed to Thomas Chippendale A George III Mahogany Bedside Cupboard £5,000–£8,000
Second Quarter 18Th Century A PAIR OF GEORGE II GILT-GESSO GIRANDOLES £40,000–£60,000
19Th Century A PAIR OF REGENCY ROSEWOOD AND BRASS-INLAID CARD-TABLES £8,000–£12,000
Early 19Th Century A PAIR OF REGENCY IVORY-MOUNTED EBONISED OPEN ARMCHAIRS £10,000–£15,000
In the Manner of Gillows, Last Quarter 18Th Century A PAIR OF GEORGE III CREAM AND PARCEL-GILT OPEN ARMCHAIRS £8,000–£12,000
After the Model by Matthew Boulton, Late 18Th Early 19Th Century A PAIR OF GEORGE III GILT-COPPER ICE-PAILS £25,000–£40,000

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
A George II Walnut Kneehole Desk A George I Walnut Kneehole Desk $13,337 Christie's, Nov 1998
A George II Walnut Kneehole Desk A George II Walnut Kneehole Desk Christie's, Sep 2000
A George II Walnut Kneehole Desk Circa 1720 Christie's, Apr 2005
A George II Walnut Kneehole Desk Second Quarter 18Th Century Christie's, Jan 2010
A George II Walnut Kneehole Desk Early 18Th Century Christie's, Nov 2009
A George II Mahogany Tripod Table Circa 1750 Christie's, Jul 2020
A George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest Attributed to Mayhew & Ince , Circa 1775 - 80 Christie's, May 2019
George I Giltwood Mirror Circa 1760 Christie's, Nov 2017

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