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A FINE PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY HANGING WALL SHELVES circa 1765
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- height 45 in.; width 20 in.; depth 10 in.
- 114.3 cm; 50.8 cm; 25.4 cm
each with four shelves, the lower fitted with two drawers, the pierced fretted sides in the gothic manner with arched apertures and quatrefoils, continuing at the top and base with pierced foliate scrolled brackets.
Condition
Overall good condition, with a mellow old waxed surface to the flat shelves. The sides are somewhat drier with some old water damage which could be improved with plain wax polish. There are a few old age cracks to the fretted sides and the brackets which have been glued but could be improved if re-set.
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
George Hepplewhite declared in The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide, first published in 1788 that 'Hanging Shelves' were often wanted as 'Book-shelves' in closets or Ladie's rooms: they are also adapted to place China on'. A design by Thomas Chippendale published in 1753 in the first edition of his Director illustrates a similar set of shelves to the present example with almost identical C-scroll bracket supports.