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A French carved walnut centre table second half 16th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 82cm. high, 72cm. wide; 2ft. 8¼in, 2ft.4¼in.; length closed: 114.5cm. 3ft.5¼in.: length fully extended: 213.5cm., 7ft.
with a rectangular top with two pull-out slides on either side, the underside with a turned finial at each corner on four columnar supports joined by an arcade and an h-form stretcher surmounted by further arcades on baluster columns and flattened bun feet; restorations to arcaded section
Condition
Top more faded than the rest, with various construction cracks as visible from photograph, which can easily be filled. The top has old minor chips, scratches and gouges commensurate with age. The baton and finials beneath the top are later as would appear are two of the columnar supports and arcade, baluster columns and the feet. One of the feet has a section chipped off which is not too visible beneath the stretcher. There is a medium sized chip to one of the columnar supports. In overall good condition.
"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."