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Lot 131 · Important English Furniture

Circa 1785

A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press

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Estimate
$6,000–$9,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — IMPORTANT ENGLISH FURNITURE, New York · 14 May 2001
Record ID
TB-2026-5995199
Record
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A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press, CIRCA 1785. Christie's, 14 May 2001, lot 131. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5995199.

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A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press, CIRCA 1785. Christie's, 14 May 2001, lot 131. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5995199.

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From the same sale Important English Furniture · May 2001

LotArtistEstimateResult
Late 19Th Century A VICTORIAN BRASS AND IRON UMBRELLA STAND $300–$500
Circa 1780 A GEORGE III CREAM-PAINTED ARMCHAIR $5,000–$8,000
Dated 1871 A FRENCH ORMOLU AND PEWTER INKWELL $1,000–$2,000
20Th Century, French or Italian A CONTINENTAL POLYCHROME-PAINTED TIN HALL LANTERN $4,000–$6,000
Late 19Th/Early 20Th Century A LOUIS XVI STYLE CREAM-PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT FAUTEUIL EN CABRIOLET $800–$1,200
Second Quarter 19Th Century A SWEDISH PORPHYRY 'SVART BLYBERG' URN $7,000–$10,000

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press By Gillows, Late 18Th Century $5,710 Christie's, Jun 2015
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press Circa 1790 Christie's, Apr 2013
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press Late 18Th Century Christie's, Jul 2015
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press A George III Mahogany Linen Press Christie's, Feb 2004
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press Circa 1800 Christie's, Feb 2008
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press A George III mahogany linen press Christie's, Feb 2000
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press Third Quarter 18Th Century Christie's, Dec 2011
A Large George III Mahogany Linen Press Circa 1765 Christie's, Jun 1998

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