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A George III satinwood and mahogany demi-lune cabinet circa 1780
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- 91cm. high, 121.5cm. wide, 53cm. deep; 2ft. 11¾in., 3ft. 11¾in., ft. 8¾in.
crossbanded with tulipwood, with a pair of cupboard doors painted with flowers, enclosing a shelf and a drawer, on turned feet
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Christie`s London, Fine English Furniture, 16th July 1992, lot 149.
Condition
Generally in good condition. The piece has been re-finished. The top possibly originally had the same type of painted decoration but now has no trace of it. There are age cracks to the top with some creasing and filled age cracks. The inner left hand lobed section has a patch. The top is also slightly warped. The right hand cupboard door is cracked and slightly creased. Both doors are slightly warped. There are also some slight age cracks to the crossbanding on both. The painted decoration is worn on both feet.
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."