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An exceptional George III mahogany pedestal partners desk,…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
31-Aug-2017
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Description:
An exceptional George III mahogany pedestal partners desk, circa 1765, the sloping and adjustable top with finely carved gadrooned border above three drawers frieze enclosing on long drawer with central partition and leather mounted pull out board, supported by the pedestals each with three drawers flanking a kneehole cupboard, mirroring the partner side with dummy frieze drawer, with key, 135 cm wide, 78.5 cm deep, 83 cm high, one key. Provenance: Purchased Mallett & Son London in 2000, Mallett Millennium by Lanto Synge 'Fine furniture and works of Art, page 102 illustration 99. Other Notes: the form and quality of the desk exhibit attributes of pieces that have been attributed to the St Martin's Lane syndicate of cabinet makers whose output is epitomised by the leading 18th century furniture designer and manufacturer Thomas Chippendale.
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Category:
Furniture: Desks - Partners, Bureau Plat and Other Large Desks