Lot 81
  • 81

A Regency mahogany two-pedestal dining table circa 1810

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • height 28 1/4 in.; length 9 ft. 7 in.; width 4 ft. 3/4 in.
  • 71.8 cm; 292.1 cm; 123.8 cm
together with three leaves.  Later bearers and bearer supports.

Condition

Overall good restored condition; very nice color; two later bearer polls and bearer supports; one leaf later, the color and figuring of the timber of the later leaf matching very well to the other two leaves and pedestal ends; the top of one pedestal end with a butterfly repair patch to the underside and with a fillet to the top to correct age crack, small patches to the underside of the top at the inside edges beneath the later bearer supports; one bearer with old worm damage; the sliding square support above the pedestal with minor age cracks; the baluster stem with two old stable cracks; the other end pedestal with similar small patches to the underside of the top underneath the later bearer supports; lifting to small piece under one later bearer support; the baluster stem with a minor stable age crack; each pedestal with minor chips to the edges of the feet; one leaf with minor chips and wear to the inside edges of the underside; overall with old marks, scratches, nicks, 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.