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A George III mahogany linen press circa 1800
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 213cm. high, 109cm. wide, 53cm. deep; 6ft. 11¾in., 3ft. 9¾in., 1ft. 9in.
with a moulded cornice and a pair of re-entrant panel doors above two short and two long drawers, lacking slides
Condition
Fair condition, though one of doors has age cracks and patches to the veneer. The other door has some losses to the moulding and some veneer patches. Both doors have shrunk a little and there is now a small gap between them. Further losses to the cockbeading on the drawers and patches to the carcass around the locks.
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."