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George II Carved Mahogany Breakfront Library Cabinet of Architectural Form

$196,362.45
£145,000
€169,935.40
CA$270,792.26
A$304,222.97
CHF 158,956.97
MX$3,713,183.67
NOK 2,018,289.24
SEK 1,899,794.12
DKK 1,268,121.26

About the Item

A Magnificent George II Carved Mahogany Breakfront Library Cabinet of Architectural Form The pedimented dentil cornice above four panel doors, a waisted Vitruvian scroll fluted frieze and four further doors, on carved and moulded plinth. English, circa 1750 Provenance: Packington Hall, Warwickshire Additional information: Dimensions: Height: 282 cm, 111″ Width: 190 cm, 74 3/4″ Depth: 55 cm, 21 5/8″
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 111.03 in (282 cm)Width: 74.81 in (190 cm)Depth: 21.66 in (55 cm)
  • Style:
    George II (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1750
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU848141117202

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