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A George II Walnut Dressing Table
Estimate: $500-$700
Sold
$850
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Location
Chicago
Description
A George II Walnut Dressing Table
18th Century
Height 27 1/4 x width 29 1/4 x depth 18 3/4 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from the Estate of George Burrows, Illinois
Condition
Appearing in overall decent, sturdy condition. Old scuffs, scrapes, and dark marks, consistent with age and use. Scattered age cracks throughout. The top is sun faded and has patched repairs to veneer. The top is slightly bowed, with the front and back lifting. Missing molding on the proper left side of the center drawer. Glue repair to top of proper right front leg. Drawers open and close smoothly. Scattered worming to the legs. Additional images available upon request.
Provenance
Provenance:Malcolm Franklin, Chicago, February 17, 1979Note:George Burrows was a gentleman in every sense of the word. Born in Chicago and raised in nearby Park Ridge, his mother maintained a lovely home furnished with antiques, many of which he inherited and treasured in his own collection. He spent summers during his childhood and teen years in Mackinac Island, Michigan, where he later restored his family’s home to a masterpiece. He graduated from the University of Miami and continued to spend much of his time in Florida throughout his life. As a young man, he went to work building his family business, The Burrows Company, and expanded it significantly over the years until he sold the company in 2009. While he was a tireless worker, he found time for extensive travel and took thirteen trips on the Concorde Supersonic Airliner to Paris and London. He also regularly made trips to New York City to maintain his immaculate and beautifully tailored wardrobe. Mr. Burrows enjoyed fine hotels, fine dining, and elegant surroundings. The collection offered by Freeman’s | Hindman reflects his refined taste for objects and works of art that were cherished in his homes for decades. More property from the Estate of George Burrows will be offered in Freeman’s | Hindman’s upcoming Dining at Home auction (August 20) and The Collected Home auction (September 11).