Fine Early George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, in the manner of William Vile

The cabinets lined with cream silk moire, with three shelves each. With an exhibition label from the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the CINOA Exhibition.8 ft. 2 x 6 ft. 2 1/2 x 18 1/4 in.
Exhibited:CINOA Exhibition, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, October 1974-January 1975.

Stair & Company, Inc., New York.Former collection Jack Chryslers.Property of a Southwestern Private Collector.Sold Sotheby's, New York, January 21, 1989, Lot 170.A Distinguished New York Collection, 740 Park Avenue, Designed by Parish-Hadley.

CONDITION REPORT: In good overall condition, with scattered minor nicks, small age splits to the side panels, and minor wear throughout. The top molding of the cornice with two small patches. Each swan neck with some minor repairs and slight abrasions at the corners. Most glass panes replaced. Scattered losses to the finish on the front panels of the lower cabinet, and a few very small veneer losses. Fitted for light and electricity. Finely carved and structurally sound.
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be in working condition or without defects, repairs, restorations, or
replacement parts. No warranty is made that any light is in working condition
or without defects, restorations, or working parts. May need to be rewired for
use.

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