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A Regency ormolu-mounted burr elm, burr maple and rosewood breakfront bookcase cabinet in the manner of George Bullock circa 1815
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- elm, maple, rosewood
- height 6 ft. 5 1/2 in.; width 5 ft. 3 in.; depth 22 1/4 in.
- 196.9 cm; 160 cm; 56.5 cm
the upper section centered by a cupboard door opening to two adjustable shelves, the projecting lower section fitted with a pair of central cupboard doors flanked by a pair of doors all opening to two adjustable shelves. The lower section with a partial paper label printed TH & SONS / ...rehouseman / ...NE ST., DUBLIN / ...07. The back of the upper section with chalked inscription LANS / X FREDERICKS.
Condition
Very good condition; beautifully made, mahogany doors veneers with burr veneers; the pediment and top cornices appear to be later; lock plate to bottom left door replaced; lock plate to central right door to lower section possibly replaced; green silk later; veneers in very good condition with some very minor nicks to extremities (mainly to lower section) and with some very minor patches to veneers (mainly to plinth). Lovely color and good surface; nice proportions.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.