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A Queen Anne walnut bureau bookcase, circa 1710
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- 199cm. high, 69cm. wide, 50cm. deep; 6ft. 6½in., 1ft. 7½in.
the upper part with a moulded cornice and a bevelled edge mirror panel door enclosing adjustable shelves, the lower part with a sloping fall front enclosing short drawers and pigeon holes around a sliding well, the three long drawers below on bracket feet
Condition
Very good cleaned, repolished and restored condition. Numerous chips to the veneers have been filled in and some sections of moulding have been replaced. There is a later leather writing surface to the reverse of the fall front and splits to the sides of the lower part have been filled in. The silvering to the mirror plate is very stained and corroded. Minor old marks and scratches throughout. Of pleasing narrow proportions.
"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."