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A George II Walnut Kneehole Desk
Estimate: $800-$1,200
Sold
$600
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Location
Chicago
Description

A George II Walnut Kneehole Desk

18th Century


Height 31 1/2 x width 31 1/4 x depth 18 1/4 inches. 


Property from the Estate of George Burrows, Illinois


This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition
Overall fair condition. Desk is very sturdy. Old scuffs, dark marks, and scratches from use. The case with scattered instances of loss to the veneer. Small patches to the front of the desk and the top as well as a few small areas of fill. Age splits to the sides of the case and the drawer fronts consistent with age and use. Minor lifting to the veneer, most notable on the proper left edge of the top drawer. The drawers open and close smoothly. The central brass mount of the upper drawer is broken and two brasses from the lower short drawers are broken and in need of repair. With one key that works in all locks. Additional images are available upon request
Provenance
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.