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A Regency bronze-mounted 'plum-pudding' mahogany pedestal sideboard circa 1810, in the manner of Thomas Hope
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 110cm. high, 231.5cm. wide, 82cm. deep; 3ft. 7¼in., 7ft. 7¼in., 2ft. 8¼in.
the frieze fitted with a long central drawer flanked by a short drawer to either side, with lioness mask handles, each pedestal fitted with a cupboard, one enclosing a shelf
Condition
A highly decorative sideboard but in need of some restoration. The top has some old splits and cracks, some running right accross the top and other more minor cracks around the edge of the pedestals. There is some ebonised moulding lacking to each side at the point where the top rests on the pedestals, there are old cracks to the sides and some scuffing to the feet and old marks and scratches throughout commensurate with age.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The present sideboard appears based on a design for a sideboard in Thomas Hope, Regency Furniture and Interior Decoration , pl.X, see illustration.