George II partners’ desk – £9500 at Roseberys.
Prices for good-quality writing desks continue to recover – as was evident when this George II example, above, more than tripled top hopes at Roseberys (25% buyer’s premium).
Pitched at £2000-3000 at the July 21 sale in West Norwood, the 4ft wide x 3ft deep (1.22m x 91cm) ) walnut partners’ desk sold over the phone at £9500.