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A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD IN THE MANNER OF MAYHEW AND INCE CIRCA 1780
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- height 33 1/2 in.; width 5 ft. 2 1/4 in.; depth 29 1/2 in.
- 85.1 cm; 158.8 cm; 74.9 cm
the bowed breakfronted top above a frieze drawer flanked by a cupboard door and a deep drawer, both faced to simulate two drawers; with ebonized beading to drawers. Top with warpage, losses.
Provenance
Mary McShane Jenkins
Condition
Beautiful quality and carving entire piece appears to be made of mahogany including drawers and framing, warpage to top, especially at right front left cupboard door probably once fitted with shelves, handle to lower section later, lifting to veneer of left side, right drawer formerly fitted with a removable cellaret and drain, now compartmentalized, old marks and scratches, right side with lifting and tearing to veneers, left front door with age cracks and inpainting to veneers.
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.