A PAIR OF GEORGE III STYLE PARCEL-GILT MAHOGANY LIDDED URNS ON PEDESTALS IN THE STYLE OF ROBERT ADAM 19TH CENTURY

each lidded urn with metal lining and a pedestal fitted with a drawer above a spring-released cupboard door; the inside panel of one door with penciled inscription Goud Alan / R . . . e.

Overall restored condition, re-gilt, each urn with lead lining, each top slightly warped; the first urn with infilled vertical age crack to back, the pedestal with infilled and inpainted cracks at lines of construction at juncture of stepped top and side moldings, minor lifting to veneer at back left corner of stepped top of pedestal, vertical age cracks to side panels, some lifting and stress tears to top of plinth base at lines of construction, the other urn with some minor vertical age cracks, the pedestal with infilled and inpainted cracks at lines of construction at juncture of stepped top and side moldings, small chip to carved bow of wreath on bottom right side panel, some lifting and stress tears to top of plinth base at lines of construction, overall with some small chips to gilding, and with some old marks, scratches and scuffs 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.