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A pair of Swedish parcel-gilt and ebonised mahogany console tables and mirrors first quarter 19th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Mirror: 197cm. high, 73cm. wide; 6ft. 5½in., 2ft. 4¾in.; Console: 83.5cm. high, 84cm. wide, 37.5cm deep; 2ft. 8¾in., 2ft. 9in., 1ft. 2¾in.
each mirror with a concave cornice above a shield-shaped reserve carved with leaves above a rectangular divided plate, the apron with a stylised diaper motif, the console tables with bowed tops on scrolled volute supports with a solid backboard, on bracket feet
Condition
Mirrors:
Parcel gilding refreshed. Some hairline cracks in the veneer commensurate with age and some minor splits as visible from the catalogue photograph but these can be left as they do not detract from the piece. There is a hairline crack across the cresting on both mirrors as visible from photograph.
Console tables:
Old minor marks, chips and scratches commensurate with age and one of the tops has some dents. There are some small hairline cracks generally, commensurate with age. There are construction cracks in the moulded border beneath the top, which can either be left or filled. Strengthened at the back. In otherwise good condition.
"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."