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A Regency mahogany extending dining table circa 1815
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 29 in.; length fully extended 8 ft. 2 in.; length without leaves 4 ft. 3 3/4 in.; depth 4 ft.
- 73.7 cm; 248.9 cm; 51 3/4cm;121.9 cm;
together with three leaves; the underside to paw cast brass casters stamped BS & P / PATENT.
Provenance
Sold Christies, London, February 12, 1998, lot 194
Condition
Overall good condition, the top with minor old marks and scratches, minor nicks and wear to reeded edges; top tops of each baluster turned support with minor age crack and one support with small infilled plug; the down sweep legs are sturdy and with metal L brackets to undersides; the corner to underside of one leg with a replaced section; the back of the same leg with old repaired break at join with platform stretcher and now with two screws; another leg with old repaired break at join with platform and now with one screw; the platform stretcher with X shaped stress tear to center and with stress tears to concave sides at joins with legs; patch to underside of platform stretcher at corner near one leg; the underside of the platform stretcher with large stress crack to one side with two screw repairs; overall with old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises consistent with age and use.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.