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Lot 481 · Important English Furniture inc.The Mermaid House Collection

A George I Walnut Kneehole Desk

A George II Walnut Kneehole Desk

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Estimate
£7,000–£10,000 hammer ≈ $11,598–$16,568
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Important English Furniture inc.The Mermaid House Collection, London · 12 November 1998
Record ID
TB-2026-6622958
Record
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A George II Walnut Kneehole Desk, A GEORGE I WALNUT KNEEHOLE DESK. Christie's, 12 Nov 1998, lot 481. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6622958.

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A George II Walnut Kneehole Desk, A GEORGE I WALNUT KNEEHOLE DESK. Christie's, 12 Nov 1998, lot 481. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6622958.

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Circa 1813, Attributed to Edward Wyatt A PAIR OF REGENCY LIMEWOOD CARVINGS £4,000–£6,000
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A George II Walnut Kneehole Desk First Quarter 18Th Century $13,307 Christie's, Nov 2003
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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
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A George II Walnut Kneehole Desk Early 18Th Century Christie's, Nov 2009
A George II Mahogany Side Table in the manner of Thomas Chippendale Bonhams, Jun 2015
A George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest Attributed to Mayhew & Ince , Circa 1775 - 80 Christie's, May 2019

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