• The Collection of Ann and Gordon Getty
Lot 233

Fine Pair of George III Porcelain-Mounted Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase Writing Cabinets

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

The upper sections fitted with two shelves, the frieze drawers opening to reveal a gilt-tooled leather writing slide with a ratchet mechanism flanked by a pair of sliding tops with compartments and flanked by pen wells and inkwell compartments and secret drawers, the lower section fitted with a floral painted porcelain plaque opening to two shelves, raised on a plinth base. 

4 ft. 5 1/2 x 37 1/2 x 14 1/2 in.

Condition

Both in good, restored condition with scuffing to the tops and one repair to the brass gallery. Both with age splits to the side panels and the front lower sections. The drawers are a bit stiff. One cabinet has 2 keys while the other has 5 keys. Both structurally sound and of exceptionally fine quality.

Notwithstanding 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.

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By repute, Anna Fobes Wilford, wife of General Wilford and thence by descent, The Property of a Lady, sold, Christie's London, May 26, 1969, Lot 86. 

Sold Sotheby's London, March 16, 1984, lot 101.

Sold Sotheby's London, July 5, 1996, Lot 106.

The Collection of Ann and Gordon Getty.