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A George II walnut and inlaid chest on chest circa 1735
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- 176cm. high, 105cm. wide, 56cm. deep; 5ft. 9¼in., 3ft. 5¼in., 1ft. 10in.
with a moulded cornice above ten drawers, the two short drawers to the top with a locking device from above the drawer below, the three small drawers to the lower section with a similar locking device, on shaped bracket feet, with a paper label to the back : EBENEZER SMITH/ The Blackheath Depository/ LONDON SE/ name: MRS ASBURY/ date 18 Feb. 1916/ Lot No 1.
Provenance
Mrs. Asbury.
Anonymous sale, Sotheby's London, 7 July 2000, lot 82 (£32,700).
Condition
Generally this piece is in good condition. It has been re-finished. There has been some characteristic patching around the drawers on the carcase and on the drawers themselves. The sides, top and bottom have repaired age cracks. The front left hand foot has been cracked and repaired. The right hand rear foot has been repaired. There is one key.
"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."