Lot 266
  • 266

A Mason's Ironstone yellow-ground fireplace surround circa 1830

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • 118cm. high, 46½in. at widest point
of rectangular form, reserved with shaped panels printed and coloured with chinoiserie landscapes, birds and vases of flowers against a pale yellow ground scattered with stylised leaves

Condition

overall in good condition. There is a glued chip to the back of one corner of the mantlepiece, approx. 3in. by 2in. deep. Shallow chip to underside of central mantlepiece section approx. 5in. by 1½in. Shallow chip to corner of end section of mantlepiece, approx. 3in.
"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."