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A George III white marble and Blue John inlaid chimneypiece circa 1780
Estimate
60,000 - 100,000 GBP
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Description
- 156cm. high, 194cm. wide, 24cm. deep; 5ft. 1½ in., 6ft. 4¼ in., 9½ in.
the moulded breakfront shelf with Blue John inlaid dentils, the frieze with Blue John blind fluting divided by a pair of carved paterae, the central tablet carved in high relief with a classical scene depicting a putto leading a male and female figure away from entrance of hell from which is emerging the three headed dog Cerberus, the conformingly inlaid jambs further decorated with paterae and headed by stiff leaf capitals beneath urn-carved tablets, the aperture surrounded by Siena marble veneers
Condition
Good overall restored condition. Minor chips, old marks and scratches.
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."