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A GEORGE III CARVED MAHOGANY TRIPOD POLE SCREEN WITH A NEEDLEWORK PANEL circa 1760
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 59 1/2 in.; width 20 in.; depth 16 in.
- 151.1 cm; 50.8 cm; 40.6 cm
the needlework panel worked in polychrome silk and wool with an extensive pastoral landscape with buildings and animals, the foreground with a gardener and spade, the plain pole supported on a baluster and ring turned stem with gadrooned cup collars, the cabriole legs carved with foliage at the knees and with extended claw and ball toes, the underside inscribed in white paint 2165.
Condition
The needlework with some losses and restorations, bottom brass fitting to screen lacking, the pole screen with old plugged repaired break to base of stem and with vertical age crack, 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.
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.