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A Charles I six leg oak refectory table circa 1640
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- OAK
- 88cm. high, 310.5cm. long, 84cm. deep; 2ft. 10¾in., 10ft. 2in., 2ft. 9in.
with carved frieze to three sides on six baluster turned legs
Provenance
Formerly in the collection of Cyril Bradshaw at Little Wolford Manor, Warwickshire. The house and the contents are discussed in The Antique Collector magazine April 1957 together with photographs. The table can be seen in the Great Hall.
Subsequently with H.W.Keil Ltd., Broadway, Worcestershire,
From December 1957 in The John Fardon collection.
Condition
This table is of exceptional quality - in terms of carving and also in terms of colour and patination. The top of three planks and with cleated ends. There is some spotting to one side, these surface marks may well be from liquid. There is a repaired fracture to one corner of one end, this repair is of great age. There has been some movement, as a result of age, to the top in the form of warping. This also results in a gap between the top and the frieze. There are old marks and chips to each leg, again this is to be expected due to the tables age. One of the scrolled angle brackets under the frieze with an old loss. This extraordinary table is in unrestored and original 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
Victor Chinnery, Oak Furniture The British Tradition, Antique Collectors Club. 1979, discusses on page 283 that tables with one plain frieze were intended for use against a fixed wall bench or with seats placed against a wall.