A George III Mahogany Bookcase

Late 18th/Early 19th Century

Height 87 x width 40 x depth 21 1/2 inches.

The Estate of Mary Andrews Chenoweth, Denver, Colorado

Note: The secretary's pediment was left behind prior to delivery. It will not be delivered to Chicago until after the auction, so the item will not be fully available for immediate pickup. The buyer will be notified when the pediment arrives in Chicago.
Sturdy, complete condition, with good color and later polish. The interior later illuminated with lights that could be removed. The writing surface is missing a part of its molded edge along the top and has three slight age cracks on the outside. The leather writing surface is replaced. The interior drawers open with some difficulty due to shrinkage. The brasses are all replacements with some plugs visible on the outside drawer fronts. No keys. The proper right front bracket foot is slightly loose and needs minor repair.

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Mr. Horn joined the firm in 2009 and has directed numerous sales of important collections, including those of Lilly Pulitzer, Lord Anthony and Lady Jacobs, Lars Bolander, Casa de Sueños in Miami Beach, and Villa Massei in Lucca, Italy. He has also achieved record results for consignments from prominent institutions, including the Toledo Museum of Art, the High Museum of Art, the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Minnesota Historical Society. Mr. Horn is a member of the Antiquarian Society of the Art Institute of Chicago and is an alumnus of the Attingham Trust.

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A George III Mahogany Bookcase

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