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A George III carrara and siena marble chimney piece circa 1770
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- 158cm. high, 198cm. wide, 21cm. deep; 5ft. 2¼ in., 6ft. 6in., 8¼ in.; the aperture 109cm. high, 115cm. wide; 3ft. 7in., 3ft. 9¼ in.
the plain moulded shelf above a frieze tablet depicting a figure of the young Bacchus raising a goblet beside a goat flanked by a pair of subsidiary tablets of cupids, the aperture flanked by a pair of engaged fluted columns with ionic capitals carved with egg and dart mouldings and stiff leaves
Condition
Good overall restored condition. Characteristic minor replacements to losses on shelf and to conforming mouldings beneath tablet. Characteristic chips to back edge of shelf and back edges of sides. Minor old marks and stains to marble. Good useful size.
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."