Provenance:

Possibly from Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire, UK.

With Thomas Coulborn & Sons, Birmingham, UK

Christie's, New York, The Collection of Adolphus Andrews Jr., and Emily Taylor Andrews; June 18, 2024, Lot 61

Appearing in overall sturdy and ready to place condition. Gilding in bright and even throughout with some rubbing to the high points. Scattered chips and flakes to the gesso, several small pieces retained. The proper right back leg with a large chip. Chips also in the proper front right corner and the proper left back corner. There are drawers at either end, which open and close smoothly. One of the corner blocks from the proper right side of the underside rails is detached, but retained and could be reattached. There is an old repaired crack on the proper right stretcher. The marble top with negligible chips to the edges. Additional images available upon request.

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