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A FINE WILLIAM IV SPECIMEN MARBLE TOP OAK AND MAHOGANY CIRCULAR TABLE IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS CIRCA 1835
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- height 28 1/2 in.; diameter 35 in.
- 72.4 cm; 88.9 cm
the inset top with specimen marbles and fossilized stones within a slate border, the scrolled feet on casters; the inside frame with a paper label and inked illegible inscription. Restorations, possibly once part-ebonized.
Condition
Overall good restored condition, cracks to specimen marble top, 4 ½ in. replaced section to bordered edge, pieced sections to tops of two legs of different figure but probably original, old marks and scratches, fading and age cracks to mahogany veneers of top, frieze and plinth, old marks and scratches, chips to feet.
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.
Catalogue Note
This fine specimen marble top is composed of rare variegated examples containing sections of fossilized gasteropod mollusks and fauna, interspaced with different varieties of griotte within brown onyx and black Belgian marble bandings.
A table of similar form was sold, Christie's, London, May 10, 1979, lot 92.