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A George III satinwood secretaire cabinet, circa 1790, attributed to Thomas Sheraton
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- satinwood
- 208cm. high, 90cm. wide, 47cm. deep; 6ft. 10in., 2ft. 11 1/2 in., 1ft. 6 1/2 in.
the upper section with astragal glazed doors, enclosing three later adjustable glass shelves, above four short drawers with the lower section with a single frieze drawer fitted with a baize lined writing slide above three cupboard doors, each flanking cupboard enclosing a shelf, on square tapering legs
Provenance
With Jeremy Limited
Literature
Ralph Fastnedge, Sheraton Furniture, London, 1962, fig. 69
Condition
In excellent condition and ready use. The upper section later lined with silk and fitted with a strip light which will need re-wiring by a professional.
"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."