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A FINE AND RARE IRISH MAHOGANY CARD TABLE CIRCA 1750
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- height 28 3/4 in.; width 35 in.; depth 17 1/4 in.; depth open 34 in.
- 73 cm; 88.9 cm; 43.8 cm; 86.4 cm
the underside with chalked numeral 169.
Literature
The Knight of Glin and James Peill, Irish Furniture, New Haven, 2007, pg. 236, cat. 129
Condition
Overall restored condition, front right side rounded corner with infilled horizontal age crack, right side frieze pieced together with two pieces, pieced repair to bottom of back right frieze support at juncture with hinge, back right foot with one later toe, small age crack through ball foot, back left leg with infilled crack, back left foot with one later claw toe and with some infilled chips to top of one toe, back left side bracket with small re-glued cracks, some shrinkage to carcass overall, underside of top with some later blocks, the underside with chalked number 169, small infilled chip to top of front left corner of frieze, small horizontal age crack to front right hand side of frieze, overall with cracquelure to residue of old varnish, some old marks, scratches 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.
Catalogue Note
This rare card table, its apron carved with a lion mask and stylized shell, is a fine example of mid 18th century Irish furniture design. The low relief mask and shell and legs with elongated scrolls are hallmarks of Irish carving. Unusually, the claw-and-ball feet are carved with open talons, a characteristic rarely found on Irish or English furniture and more commonly found on American pieces. The back legs, meeting at the center of the back rail, fold outwards to support the flap, another Irish design feature.