The arched back panel surmounted by a covered urn, flanked by the pierced gallery, above the serpentine-fronted door opening to eight conforming graduating drawers, raised on a thin plinth base. Finely inlaid with neoclassical arabesques, drapery swags, ribbon-tied laurel swags, classical urns with addorsed lion heads and the like. Fitted with a secret locking mechanism.

18 3/4 x 13 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. Note: Comparable examples of George III cartonniers which exhibit similar marquetry inlay and gilt-metal work: The Irwin Untermeyer Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY. Acquired in 1964, which is an example of a cartonnier sitting on a D-shaped cabinet. Another similar and fine example was sold at Mallett's 125th Anniversary which has the pedigree of John Pierpont Morgan.

Wear is consistent with age and use. Age cracks on the reverse, sides and front. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.