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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LIBRARY WRITING TABLE circa 1810
Estimate
30,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- height 30 in.; width 5 ft. 3 in.; width 41 1/4 in.
- 76.2 cm; 160 cm; 104.8 cm
the rectangular leather-lined top with rounded corners, the edge banded and reeded, the apron with three drawers at each side with brass lion's mask handles, and supported on tapered turned legs with ring-turnings and tasseled collars, and supported on brass cup castors.
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, April 14, 15, 2000, lot 354, The Property of a Lady
Condition
In country house condition, the top with some minor water damage to small section of cross-banding, the leather lined top with stains, marks, scratches, scuffs and general wear, overall with some minor patches to veneers and with some old marks, scratches, scuffs, nicks 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.