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A George III mahogany and crossbanded serpentine sideboard circa 1790
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- 94.5cm. high, 212.5cm. wide, 86cm. deep; 3ft. 1¼ in., 6ft. 11½ in. 2ft. 10in.
with three frieze above a pair of cellaret drawers containing bottle divisions, with tulipwood bandings and stringing throughout
Condition
In overall country house condition. Characteristic bowing to top which also has a crack to the rear right edge about 11cm long. Fading to front veneers which have possibly been subsequently `grained' to revive the figuring. Some minor losses to veneers around the drawers. Some gouging beneath central part of central frieze drawer. Some damage to stringing around drawers. Losses to crossbanding to left cellaret drawer. Minor losses to stringing on right side of top. Handles replaced. General minor old marks and scratches consistent with age.
For further information on this Lot, please contact the English Furniture Department on 00 44 (0) 207 293-5470.
"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."