Near Pair of George IV Mahogany Bookcases Circa 1820
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first 96 1/4 in (244.5cm), width 50 1/2 in (128 cm), depth 20 in (51 cm)
second 96 in (244 cm), width 50 3/4 in (129 cm), depth 16 in (40.6 cm)
Christie's, New York, April 30th, 2007, lot 166.
One: Top right corner to molding replaced, lifting and replacements to veneers along frieze, patch to top of right leg, age cracks to sides of volutes at lines of construction, replaced molding at base of top section, age cracks to left side top of bottom case, chips and scuffs to feet, later gilded backboards.
Two: Pine boards to sides of both sections, cornice with replaced molding to left and right sides, lifting and replacements to veneers of frieze, replaced molding to lower left corner of top case, age cracks to right side frieze of bottom case, old marks and scratches, later gilded backboards.
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