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A FINE GEORGE III MARQUETRY INLAID PEMBROKE TABLE circa 1785
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 27 1/2 in.; width closed 17 1/2 in.; width open 35 3/4 in.; depth 29 in.
- 69.9 cm; 44.5 cm; 90.8 cm; 73.7 cm
the figured and cross banded oval top with two flaps, the center inlaid with an oval panel of lobed petals issuing from a ventral shell, the corners with sprays of flowers and leaves, the flaps with swags of husks hanging from patera and tied with ribbons, the frieze with a drawer and similarly inlaid, the square tapered legs cross banded and with square collars above brass cup castors.
Provenance
Christie's, New York, January 24, 2001, lot 94
Condition
Top with good figuring and mellow waxed surface, the marquetry retaining most of its original engraving. Slight lifting to the banded edge with minor old repairs. Minor losses to cockbeading and inlaid lines to legs.
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.