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A George III mahogany serpentine tea table circa 1770
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 29 in.; width 40 in.; depth open 40 in.; depth closed 20 in.
- 73.7 cm; 101.6 cm; 101.6 cm; 50.8 cm
the hinged top opening to a polished surface.
Provenance
Paul Couts Ltd., Edinburgh , from whom acquired in 1988
Condition
Overall good restored condition; both sides of top with stains, marks, and scratches; vertical age crack to drawer front; shrinkage to veneers of drawer-front at center; the drawer originally divided; front right corner side bracket with some age cracks; back left corner side bracket with some repaired cracks; the legs with loss to finish at feet and with slight water spots; top of back right leg with old repaired break and now with a later patch; corner edges of drop-leaf supports with two patches; back left leg appears to be spliced; front right side bracket with replaced section; 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.