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A near pair of George III mahogany bedside commodes circa 1770
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- (A): 78cm. high, 57cm. wide, 51cm. deep; 2ft. 6¾in., 1ft. 10½in., 1ft. 8in. (B): 79cm. high, 58cm. wide, 50.5cm. deep; 2ft. 7in., 1ft. 10¾in., 1ft. 8in.
each with a pierced three-quarter gallery above a pair of cupboard doors and an adapted pot drawer below, one with a void the other now with a leather inset top
Condition
Both are generally in good condition and are of good colour. Cupboard A : There is some shrinkage and consequent age cracks to the top. The carving is chipped on the left hand side of the back edge adjacent to the left hand upright. There are age cracks to the back and sides. Both doors are slightly warped.
Cupboard B: There are age cracks to all sides. The doors are slightly warped.
"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."