A GEORGE IV INLAID MAHOGANY CIRCULAR CENTER TABLE

tilting above a baluster standard. Restorations, alterations.

Devenish and Company, Inc., New York

Restored condition, the top with some minor shrinkage to the veneers with some minor lifting and very minor chips some of which have small patches, and age cracks some of which have been filled, the center with a small circular patch, the center of the underside with circular section showing that the top is solid rather than veneered and hollowed out now with a circular inset panel possibly to correct warpage, originally with a bracket to support top when in an upright position, now lacking, the clips with later blocks to compensate for warpage of top, age crack to platform above stem, the lower part of the stem with vertical age crack. Overall with some old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises.
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.
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