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A SET OF REGENCY MAHOGANY LIBRARY STEPS CIRCA 1810
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description
- height 35 1/2 in.; width 21 1/2 in.; depth 34 1/2 in.
- 90.2 cm; 54.6 cm; 87.6 cm
Restorations.
Condition
Overall restored condition, the later leather-lined steps with some old marks, scratches and scuffs, front panels with vertical age cracks, some veneer patches and areas of infilling, one panel with some lifting to veneers, bottom panel with some chips and losses to veneers with areas of infilling, some old worm to underside of front panel, side and back panels with vertical age cracks now braced on the underside with later blocks, some stress tears, small losses to veneers with areas of infilling, underside with some later blocks to reinforce steps, back right leg pieced, back left caster slightly bent, overall with some old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises consistent with age and use.
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.