A George IV rosewood, ebony and brass inlaid linen press in the manner of George Oakley circa 1825

with a brass mounted triangular pediment above a pair of anthemion inlaid panel doors enclosing slides, with two short and two long drawers below, on ebonised bun feet

Re-polished with inconsistent colour throughout. Some plugged holes to left hand cornice return which also has its veneer lifting and damaged at the front corner. The brass inlay is lifting in places and has some losses and some poorly repaired sections. At least one interior slide is missing. The right side of the lower section with splits. Cock-beading lacking to lower drawer. Minor characteristic old marks and scratches throughout. A rare brass inlaid example. To discuss this lot in greater detail please call Edward Rising or David Macdonald on 0207 293 5507 or 0207 293 5107
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This piece is typical of George Oakley's style with clear references to the Antique and Greco styles - particularly with its strong architectural features such as the brass mounted triangular pediment and anthemion inlaid doors.