Lot 194
  • 194

A Victorian walnut and gonzalo alves marquetry bureau plat circa 1840, possibly by Gillows of Lancaster

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description

  • 74.5cm. high, 136cm. wide, 71cm.deep; 2ft. 5¼in., 4ft. 5½in., 2ft. 4in.
in Louis XV style, with applied gilt-metal mounts, the moulded arc-en arbelette rectangular top with a central drawer flanked by dummies, with dummy drawers to the reverse, on cabriole legs

Condition

Generally this is in good original condition. The colour and patination are excellent. The top is lacking some mouldings around the edge on the left hand side, front and back. One leg is lacking mounts entirely down the edge. Another leg is lacking a smaller section from one edge. It is an attractive piece. 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.
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