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A Regency parcel-gilt brass-inlaid rosewood circular center table
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 28 1/2 in.; diameter 4 ft 2 in.
- 72.4 cm; 127 cm
on casters; the underside bearing a paper label inscribed HENRY BARKER SMART & BROWN Ltd. / NOTTINGHAM / STORING DEPOSITORY / Name...BLAKE / Number... 12, and with a chalked number 29493. Mounts to stem later.
Condition
Overall good restored condition; the gilt-metal pendants to the standard are later; the table top with some age cracks; small section of stringing approximately 2 1/2 inches in length slightly bent and lifting; re-gilt with areas of minor chips and wear to the gilding; some old worm to square tilting support; some later screws to the underside of the brass feet; some minor chips to the veneer especially to the underside edge of the frieze; the tripartite plinth with some small age cracks.
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.