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A PAIR OF GEORGE III STYLE INLAID AND PAINTED SATINWOOD D-SHAPED COMMODES IN THE STYLE OF MAYHEW AND INCE
Estimate
35,000 - 55,000 USD
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Description
- height 35 1/4 in.; width 4 ft. 2 in.; depth 21 3/4 in.
- 89.5 cm; 127 cm; 55.2 cm
each fitted with a central frieze drawer above a cupboard door opening to a shelf and painted with a medallion in the style of Angelica Kauffman, flanked by two cupboard doors opening to two velvet lined shelves. The backs stamped with number 15989.
Provenance
James Donahue, Broadhollow, Old Brookville, Long Island, New York
Sold, Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc., New York, Property from the Estate of the Late James Donahue, November 2, 3, 4, 1967, lot 410
Condition
In very good condition, the first small scuffs in places; veneer patch and areas of inpainting around the keyholes to the left and central cupboard doors, the central cupboard lacking two shelves and showing holes to back board where shelves would have been originally, the second with old restored cracks and inpainting around the keyhole of the left cupboard door and around the keyhole and stile of the right cupboard door; small chips to two feet; very minor old scratches, one with small scuffs to top, the painted medallions with craquelure.
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.