Price
£12000.00This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
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A very fine and rare Georgian mahogany bureau bookcase of very narrow proportions and bearing an old label stating that it was exhibited at The Grosvenor House Antiques Fair in 1953.
The open fretwork, swan-neck pediment with gilded scroll terminals above a stepped moulded cornice and a serpentine shaped, gilded-edge, mirrored door which encloses adjustable bookshelves. Below the door there are two candlestick-slides to allow light reflected from the mirror to light the room and the work surface below. The bureau base has a mitred-edge flap which encloses a fitted interior with drawers, pigeon holes and small compartments. This sits above four long drawers all fitted with the original rococo fire-gilded handles which are raised on ogee shaped bracket feet.
A very fine and original example with illustrious history. Sometimes called a "Ladies Cabinet" these are highly sort after, classic pieces of traditional English, Georgian furniture.
Circa 1765.
Dimensions
Height: 85.25inch, Width: 28.00inch, Depth: 19.75inchCondition report
GoodStock number
400325Open Monday-Saturday 9.30-5; closed Sunday and sometimes Wednesday
The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
