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A pair of George III rosewood and satinwood side cabinets
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- brass, mirror glass, satinwood and rosewood
- each 92cm. high, 119cm. wide, 40cm. deep; 3ft. ¼in., 3ft. 11in., 1ft. 3¾in.
the top inlaid with a plumed medallion and with a later gilt-brass gallery, above two short drawers with later lion mask escutcheons above two cupboard doors inlaid with classical figures and enclosing adjustable shevles, flanked by corresponding concave dummy drawers above two open shelved compartments with mirrored backs, some plates replaced, terminating in lion paw feet, possibly later
Condition
Overall good restored condition and ready to place. Signs of water damage restoration to top and the gallery is a later addition. The escutcheons are later and some of the mirror plates have been replaced. The feet are possibly later feet and one is chipped. The drawers have been later fitted for cutlery and the interior fitted for shelves.
"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."