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The English Interior

Thu, Sep 23, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 631

Fine Regency Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase

Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000
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

In two parts; the upper section with glazed paneled doors enclosing two shelves, above the lower section fitted with a central drawer opening to a leather-lined writing surface with cubbyholes and nine satinwood drawers, above a pair of cabinet doors opening to one shelf and flanked by a pair of larger cabinet doors enclosing one shelf, the whole raised on a plinth base.

8 ft. 2 in. x 8 ft. 1 in. x 23 in.

Condition

In good overall condition with a small nick on the left side of the cornice with slight age splits throughout. Repaired age splits on the side panels. Minor losses to the molded paneling on the central doors with gouges on the right door. Minor patches on the plinth base with some cloudy and four cracked glass panels on the upper section. Expected wear throughout. Structurally sound, fine quality.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.