Lot 102
  • 102

A PAIR OF GEORGE III INLAID ROSEWOOD AND PARCEL GILT SIDE CABINETS circa 1800

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description

  • height 31 1/4 in.; width 40 in.; depth 15 3/4 in.
  • 79.4 cm; 101.6 cm; 40 cm
each of bow-front form, with extended ends, the figured cross banded tops variously bordered with satinwood and rosewood above a conforming frieze with rosewood and ebony stringing centered by an inset tablet within a gilded molded frame above two glazed doors with similar moldings and flanked by paneled pilasters with inset tablets above, all with gilt moldings, and supported on turned toupe feet with gadrooned collars.

Provenance

Wooley & Wallis, Fine Art Auctioneers, Salisbury, Wiltshire

Condition

Overall good condition, some feet re-glued, some minor chips and patches to veneers with areas of minor lifting to stringing, overall with some 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.
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