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A George III carved pine chimney piece circa 1780
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- 60cm. high, 199cm. wide, 15.5cm. deep; 5ft., 6ft. 6½in., 6in.
in the manner of Robert Adam, the breakfront shelf above a frieze centred by a central tablet depicting an urn, with fluting either side and with rosettes to each end, each side pilaster with fluting and further dentilled borders
Condition
This piece is in relatively good restored and unvarnished condition. There are some wooden 'pegs' missing to the stop fluted frieze (approx. three). There are some separations where the various components join. This chimney piece would have been painted originally and there are residual traces of paint to some parts. There is minor chipping to extremities.
"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."