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A GEORGE III BRASS-MOUNTED MAHOGANY WINE-COOLER ON STAND CIRCA 1770
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 23 in.; width 26 in.; depth 17 1/2 in.
- 58.4 cm; 86 cm; 44.5 cm
now with a metal liner, the underside of the wine cooler stamped LANGFORD. Corroded metal liner.
Condition
Unrestored condition, losses and separations to coopered cooler, minor losses to molding of stand, water stains and perishing to varnish of cooler and stand; metal liner rusty and corroded.
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
Cf. a wine-cooler formerly at Cannon Hall and one of the pairs of wine-coolers at Dumfries House with similar mask mounts and handles, invoiced by Thomas Chippendale, C. Gilbert, The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale, vol. II, pp. 78-79, figs. 120-123.