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A VICTORIAN BURR WALNUT VENEERED GAMES TABLE circa 1880
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- height 29 in.; width 27 1/2 in.; width open 33 3/4 in.; depth 17 in.; depth open 27 1/2 in.
- 73.7 cm; 69.9 cm; 85.7 cm; 43.2 cm; 69.9 cm
the rectangular figured top with bowed ends swivelling and opening to an inlaid games board and backgammon board above a conforming apron with a drawer fitted with divisions.
Condition
The top with inpainted restored crack, pull-out slide lacking central element, overall with numerous chips and losses to veneers, old infilled cracks to trestle supports at join with stretcher, overall with old marks scratches, scuffs and bruises, would benefit from some restoration.
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.
Catalogue Note
The design or this finely inlaid games table, with its richly figured burr veneers, is related to one included in Art Industry, Furniture, Upholstery and House Decoration, published in 1879, and those for circular tables included in C. & R. Light's Cabinet Furniture: Designs and Catalogue of Cabinet and Upholstery Furniture, published in 1881.