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A GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY PEMBROKE TABLE CIRCA 1770
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- height 28 in.; width 18 1/2 in.; width open 37 1/2 in.; depth 30 1/4 in.
- 71.1 cm; 47 cm; 95.3 cm; 76.8 cm;
Condition
Restored condition, some slight warpage to the top and drop leaves, the underside of each drop leaf with a later strip to the underside of the inside edge to correct warpage, the left side rail with two banks of screw holes possibly for hinges and with minor routing next to holes, the back left hinge support with later block to inside of rail, old worm to hinge support blocks, the mahogany lined drawer possibly with later drawer pulls, overall with some old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises and with a later finish.
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.
Catalogue Note
A similar pembroke table formerly in the collection of Frederick Poke, Esq., illustrated in C. Claxton Stevens and S. Whittington, 18th Century English Furniture, The Norman Adams Collection, Woodbridge, 1985, pp. 320-321, was sold, Christie's, London, May 14, 2003, lot 39.