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An ebony and bone inlaid rosewood sycamore marquetry centre table in Flemish 17th century style, 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- 82.5cm. high, 152cm. wide, 73cm. deep; 2ft. 8½in., 5ft., 2ft. 4¾in.
with two drawers
Provenance
Sir Charles Henry Tempest, 1st Bt. (1834 - 1894), thence by descent to Ethel Mary Tempest (1869 - 1937) who married Miles Stapleton, 10th Lord Beaumont (1850 - 1895) thence by descent.
Exhibited
The underside with a printed paper label `Bradford City Corporation.....1904...Ethel, Lady Beaumont, Carlton Towers'
Literature
C. Wainright, 'Carlton Towers, Yorkshire, Country Life, 1 December 1994, p.83, illustrated in Venetian Drawing Room
Condition
Generally in good condition. Old marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Slight lifting of veneers and minor losses. Some minor staining to the top. Attractive detail to the marquetry top. There is a crack in the top which can be filled easily. The frieze is slightly more faded than the rest. It could benefit from a re-polish according to taste. Old restoration to spirally turned 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."