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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BOOKCASE / CHEST OF DRAWERS
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- height 8 ft. 8 1/4 in.; width 6 ft.; depth 18 1/2 in.
- 264.8 cm; 182.9 cm; 47 cm
the reverse of the upper section with two partial paper labels, the first with WHITE & Co., D... / Furniture Depositori... / WIN... / South... and with Deliver to... / ...QUARE / ...NDON, W.1. / From A.W.ALLIST... / 11 LONDON... / WHIT..., the reverse of the middle section with paper label PICKFORDS LTD. / Name Hor...on House / Number 1541. Adapted.
Provenance
Stair & Co., New York
Condition
Adapted, good condition, reduced in depth, the upper section with old repaired breaks to cresting, the glazed doors with four cracked panes, the interior fitted with silk beginning to lift, some plugs to the side panels, repaired breaks to sides of doors around lower hinges; the lower section with some later glue blocks, one drawer with minor chip to cockbeading, one drawer with lifting to cockbeading of one corner, small patch to one keyhole; overall with some areas of old worm to undersides, minor age cracks to side panels, minor chips to edges, very minor patches, and with some old marks, scratches, wear, 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.