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A PAIR OF GEORGE IV BRASS-MOUNTED AND PARCEL-GILT ROSEWOOD STANDING BOOKSHELVES CIRCA 1820
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- height 37 3/4 in.; width 29 in.; depth 16 in.
- 95.9 cm; 73.7 cm; 40.6 cm
Provenance
Sold in these rooms, October 21, 2005, lot 196
Condition
Overall restored condition, re-gilt, the first with some age cracks to top and with some minor rippling to veneers, small age cracks and minor lifting to veneer of bottom shelf, back legs with horizontal age cracks, back panel with some age cracks, some re-gluing to joints of underside, some areas of old worm to underside, the second shelf with some slight age cracks, some age cracks and horizontal cracks to back panel, bottom shelf with some age cracks, side of front right stile with infilled vertical age crack, some old worm damage to underside now with re-glued joints, overall with later finish, areas of inpainting to gilding, 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.
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.