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A George III Oak Linen Press
Estimate: $1,000-$2,000
Sold
$650
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Description
A George III Oak Linen Press
18th Century and Later
Height 77 3/4 x width 67 x depth 26 inches.
Condition
Superstructure: Extended split to the proper-right side of the cornice approximately 23 inches in length (partially detached). Repaired break to lower edge of proper-right side approximately 3 inches in length. Hardware replaced. Much of the interior is later. Tight splits to back boards.
Base:
Horizontal splits to both the proper-right and proper-left sides and an area of separation between side panel and rest of frame. Scattered tight splits to the back boards. Hardware replaced. Instances of separation between drawers and frame.
General surface wear to both in the form of nicks, scratches and abrasions consistent with age. Several elements are later (additional images available upon request).
Base:
Horizontal splits to both the proper-right and proper-left sides and an area of separation between side panel and rest of frame. Scattered tight splits to the back boards. Hardware replaced. Instances of separation between drawers and frame.
General surface wear to both in the form of nicks, scratches and abrasions consistent with age. Several elements are later (additional images available upon request).