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A George III fiddleback mahogany and satinwood side cabinet circa 1800
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 138cm. high.; 122cm. wide.; 51cm. deep.; 4ft. 6 ¼in., 4ft., 1ft. 8in.
of bowed outline, with a pierced gilt-metal gallery above recesses and small drawers, with an outset central section with a white marble top above two drawers flanked by outset tapering satinwood legs with leaf carved capitals and ebonised fruitwood lines, the sides with bowed recesses
Literature
illustrated 'Some Weeks Cabinets Reconsidered',
Christopher Gilbert,The Connoisseur, May 1971, Vol. 177, No. 711, p. 20
Christopher Gilbert,The Connoisseur, May 1971, Vol. 177, No. 711, p. 20
Condition
In good overall condition, the surface with minor marks and scuffing, particularly to the top of the shelves, the white marble with a broken and restored corner.
To discuss this lot in greater detail please call Edward Rising or David Macdonald on 0207 293 5107 or 0207 293 5507.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."