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A George II mahogany concertina-action card table circa 1755
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- 74.5cm. high, 97cm. wide, 45.5cm. deep; 2ft. 5 3/4 in., 3ft. 2in., 1ft. 6in.
the folding top revealing a replaced baize lining punctuated by counter wells and candle stands, all four cabriole legs carved at the knees with scrolling foliage
Provenance
W.R.Harvey, London.
Condition
Probably Irish.
Good overall condition.
Top with visible construction line towards front. Small losses to applied carving on frieze. Some losses to the tips of the claw talons. General old marks and scratches consistent with age. Exceptionally good colour and patina.
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."
Catalogue Note
A George II card table with similar scrolling acanthus leaf carving to its pierced frieze and conforming supports sold, Sotheby's, London, The Moller Collection, 18 November 1993, lot 57.