British, mid to late 19th century. Mahogany veneered bureau bookcase in the Hepplewhite taste, having an arched pediment centered by a floral draped urn, foliate decorated frieze above double astragal glazed doors, the lower bowfront swag decorated case having two short drawers across with three longer below, and rising on splayed bracket feet. Unmarked. Provenance: Previously offered at Christie's, October 9, 1993, sale 7736, lot 250. Approx. overall, h. 100", w. 40", d. 18.25".

Not all locks are present; scattered cracks; previous restorations including to upper drawer front and to legs; damage to side of upper case; replaced lower backboard; the upper and lower cases possibly associated; no apparent breaks to