Lot 65
  • 65

TWO GEORGE II STYLE PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT MARBLE TOP PEDESTALS PARTIALLY COMPOSED OF 18TH CENTURY ELEMENTS

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • height 46 in.; width 16 in.; depth 11 in.
  • 116.8 cm; 40.6 cm; 27.9 cm
Re-gilt, repainted.

Condition

The first with chips to carving of front and left side frieze, chips to carving of front panel above the mask and to nose of mask, the other pedestal with chips to carving of front frieze, and with chips to carving of left, center and right side panels, two square holes to upper part of back panel and with two carved notches to lower part of back panel both with later gilding and painted decoration, some chips and losses to gilding and paint with areas of inpainting, one marble top with repaired and infilled cracks and breaks, each with one screw hole to back left lower edge of left side panel and with two screw holes to back right lower edge of right side panel.
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.