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Property from an Important Private Collection (Lots 56-70)

A George II mahogany serpentine chest of drawers, circa 1755

Auction Closed

May 22, 05:01 PM GMT

Estimate

40,000 - 60,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

the moulded top above a felt-lined brushing slide and four graduated drawers, the angles richly carved with interlocking C-scrolls and foliage, on pierced bracket feet containing concealed castors


83cm high, 109cm wide, 58cm deep;

2ft. 8 ¾ in., 3ft. 6 ⅞ in., 1ft 10 ⅞ in.

Private collection, England;

Norman Adams Ltd., London;

Private collection, USA;

Ronald Phillips, London;

Acquired by present owner from the above, 2015.

Geoffrey Wills, English Furniture 1760-1900, London, 1979, p. 53.

Ronald Phillips: Fine Antique English Furniture, 2015 catalogue, pp.58-59.

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