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A William IV mahogany library table circa 1830
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Height 30 1/2 in.; width 5 ft. 11 1/2 in.; depth 41 1/2 in.
- 77.5 cm; 1816 cm; 105.4 cm
Condition
Overall good restored condition; the leather lined top later and with some fading to the color with some scratches and scuffs; age cracks to the molded edges of the side of the top with areas of inpainting; drawers possibly re-lined; some drawer runners replaced; cross bars appear to be replaced; many glue blocks to the underside of the top replaced; top of one leg with two old cracks; another leg with a half elliptical crack to the top of the leg running through the turning and with small age cracks around the toupee foot; another leg with abrasions to the surface where adhesive to old tape has dried and with age cracks to the tip of the toupee foot and with a repaired chip to the molded edge; another leg with an age crack at the top and with small age cracks to the toupee foot with subsequent small chips above the brass capped caster; overall with 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.