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A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY PEDESTAL DESK CIRCA 1780
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- height 30 1/2 in.; width 4 ft. 5 in.; depth 30 1/4 in.
- 77.5 cm; 134.6 cm; 76.8 cm
the leather-lined rectangular top above a frieze drawer fitted with compartmentalized lidded boxes, flanked by drawers running the entire depth of the top, all over two banks of three graduated drawers, the opposing side fitted with a frieze drawer above dummy drawers, the sides with astragal moldings and fitted at the back with hinged paneled doors opening to portfolio slides, raised on tapering square legs; later loop handles stamped HJ at the backs.
Condition
Very nice quality, leather panel to top with scuffs, scratches and burns, faded and with water staining, beautiful mahogany with good figure, old marks and scratches, handles replaced, losses to moldings, sides slightly warped, water damage to sides, feet scuffed, slight rippling to dummy drawer fronts.
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.