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A GEORGE I INLAID VENEERED WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS circa 1720
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- height 30 1/2 in.; width 30 1/4 in.; depth 18 3/4 in.
- 77.5 cm; 76.8 cm; 47.6 cm
the rectangular quartered figured top with cross banding and line inlay, with re-entrant corners and a molded edge, the case with a veneered brushing slide above four graduated drawers each with cross banding and line inlay molded edges, the corners canted and fluted and supported on a molded base with conforming bracket feet.
Condition
Overall of good color with a mellow waxed surface. Overall with old marks and scratches as usual. The top with small losses to the edges and age cracks to the edges of the quarter-veneer and small old restoration and age cracks overall to drawer fronts. Sides with old age cracks following figure of veneer. Back left foot broken and badly glued with small losses to veneers. Some old worm damage to carcass.
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.