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A French `en grisaille' painted and parcel-gilt dining table 19th century and later
Estimate
25,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- 76cm. high, 153cm. wide by 125cm when closed; 2ft. 5in., 5ft.¼in. x 4ft. 1¼ in.: when fully extended: 502cm.16ft. 6in.; each leaf: 50cm., 1ft. 7¾in.
of rectangular form, the divided top with rounded corners with seven leaves decorated `en grisaille' with panels of flowers, fruit and flower-filled urns surmounting a balustrade with ribbon-tied swags suspending classical masks, with a berried laurel frieze on eight columnar supports entwined with berried laurel joined by an H-form stretcher on flattened bun feet and castors
Condition
Old minor marks, chips and scratches. Some minor re-touching. There are some construction cracks in the top, which have been well restored and are not too noticeable. Gilding refreshed and shows signs of lacquer a mecca. In overall 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."