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A pair of George III carved mahogany occasional tables
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Both 66cm. high, 63cm. wide; 2ft. 2in., 2ft. ¾in.
each top inset with a woven pastoral tapestry panel behind glass, each panel woven with central male or female figure and surrounded by scrollwork, on a tobacco ground
Provenance
Michael Lipitch, Sotheby's London, 22 May 1998, lot 179.
Condition
Losses to bead and reel rim. Generally good order and nice quality. The late 18th/early 19th century pastoral tapestry, centred with a figure surrounded by scrollwork on a tobacco ground, is in earlier 18th century style, is in good overall condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The tripod supports to the present pair of tables relate to a pair of firescreens suppplied by Thomas Chippendale to Edwin Lascelles for Harewood House, Yorkshire, circa 1772. Similar Tripod supports are seen on a pair of tea tables supplied by Chippendale for the lodging rooms at Harewood House, and a firescreen supplied to William Weddell for the Tapestry Room at Newby Hall ( cf. Christopher Gilbert, The Life and Times of Thomas Chippendale, 2 vols., 1978, vol. II, pp.184 and 256, Figs. 333-334 and 469).