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A George III mahogany 'Manx' tripod table third quarter 18th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- 70cm. high, 82cm. diameter; 2ft. 3½ in., 2ft. 8¼ in.
the circular tilt-top with a 'birdcage' support, the columnar-turned stem on a carved tripod in the form of three legs with britches extending to the knees and buckled shoes to the feet
Condition
Good overall condition. Minor bowing to top. Minor old marks bruises and scratches. Very minor bowing to top. Lovely colour, particularly to stem and tripod. Bold proportions.
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."
Catalogue Note
A related 'Manx' tables is illustrated in C. Gilbert & Murdoch, John Channon and Brass-Inlaid Furniture, London, 1993, pl. XXVI. A further example in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum is illustrated p. 119 (op. cit.).