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An Italian mahogany revolving drum-shaped table second quarter 19th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 95cm. high, 40cm. diameter; 3ft1½in., 1ft.4in.
with a guilloche cast gilt-bronze gallery and inset veined white marble top, above an acanthus leaf carved frieze and cupboard door enclosing a shelf, the drum section with projecting ribs, the underside with boldly carved acanthus leaves above a ribbed stem in the form of a column on three ribbed inward curved legs terminating in gilt-bronze toupie feet and brass castors
Condition
The gilt-bronze gallery is possibly associated. There are old restorations generally to the veneer. There is a hairline vertical crack. There are several hairline vertical cracks down the body of the drum section, but this does not detract from the piece. There have been old minor restorations generally to the carved section on one of the feet. In otherwise good conserved 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."