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A William IV mahogany double sided library cabinet circa 1830
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- 86cm. high, 71cm. wide, 53cm. deep; 2ft. 10in., 2ft. 4in., 1ft. 9in.
the top with a tooled leather writing surface and boldly carved gadrooned edge above a shallow frieze drawer fitted with a Bramah lock and a further concealed drawer with gilt-tooled book spines, each long side with a single adjustable shelf and the shorter sides with further gilt-tooled book spines
Provenance
Possibly George Fermor, 3rd Earl of Pomfret (1768-1830), Easton Neston, Northamptonshire:
Thence by descent
Condition
Nice quality. The gadrooned edge with the loss of one gadroon and one side re-attached. The top with scratches. The top is warped and there is a split - this should be easily repaired. There are traces of old worm. the leather book spines are scuffed in places but generally in very good order. There is an old split to one corner block on the plinth. The velvet lined frieze drawer lacks a key. A super object with great provenance that would benifit from minor workshop attention.
"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."