Lot 147
  • 147

A George III carved pine and limewood chimney piece circa 1780

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description

  • 158.5cm. high, 182cm. wide, 14.5cm deep; 5ft. 2 ½ in., 5ft. 11 ½ in., 5 ¾ in.
the shelf with foliate carved moulings above three freize tablets centred by an urn between ribbon-tied bell flower swags and paterae between a pair of subsidiary urn tablets, the lunette-carved aperture flanked by further bell flower decoration headed by a pair of goat masks, the lower section of each jamb replaced

Condition

Good overall restored condition. The lower part of each jamb has a restored section. Minor restorations to the applied limewood decoration. 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."