- 123
A Regency Gothic oak bookcase Irish, circa 1820
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 284cm. high, 284cm. wide, 48cm. deep; 9ft. 4in., 1ft. 6in.
with a pierced carved cresting above adjustable shelves, the lower section also with adjustable shelves, on a plinth, plinth cut, included with this lot are two folios assembled by the current owner and documenting the history of the bookcase.
Provenance
Sold Christie`s sale of the contents of The Manor House at Clifton Hampden, The Home Christopher Gibbs Esq., 25th and 26th September 2000, lot 144 where given a possible provenance of Kilcreene, County Kilkenny, Ireland until removed to Bonnettstown Hall, County Kilkenny, Ireland.
Condition
Generally this bookcase is in good condition. There are old marks and scratches overall consistent with age and use. Some spandrels and mouldings are loose and there are some losses. The plinth has been cut possibly for removal purposes rather than as an alteration.
For further information on this Lot, please contact the English Furniture Department on 00 44 (0) 207 293-5470.
"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."