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A George III satinwood centre or `Universal' table late 18th/early 19th century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 76cm. high, 99cm. wide, (125cm. extended), 67cm. deep; 2ft. 6in., 3ft. 3in., 4ft. 1¼in., 2ft. 2½in.
crossbanded in ebony and amaranth, the rectangular draw-leaf top above a drawer to each side, one fitted with removable mahogany veneered tea cannisters and voids for mixing bowls, on carved turned tapering legs and castors
Condition
Good general condition. The colour and patination are both good. The top has a slight warp and some cracks where the grain has opened and which have been very sensitively restored with inset strips of veneer. There are some old marks and scratches and small age cracks throughout.. The two cannisters have broken and incomplete handles and one has a small triangular patch to the top. One strip of ebony veneer is loose on top and will need to be stuck down. The piece is of exceptional quality.
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
The design for present table is based on a design for a `Universal' Table in Thomas Sheraton, The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer`s Drawing-Book, 1802, see illustration.