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A George IV mahogany dressing-table, attributed to Gillows circa 1825
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 84cm. high, 118cm. wide, 53cm. deep; 2ft. 9in., 3ft. 10½in., 1ft. 9in.
the reeded edge top with a three quarter gallery, the three frieze drawers inlaid with ebonised lines, on reeded turned and tapering legs
Condition
In very good cleaned and repolished condition, the top has two areas where old stains have been re-touched and polished over. A very feint age crack to the top and a small restoration patch to the rear edge of the top just inside the solid gallery. Minor area of coloured-in restoration to inside of rear right leg towards the base. A few minor old scratches and indentations throughout.
"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
See Christies, Hackwood, 20, 21 and 22 April 1998 lots 356 to 364 for comparable dressing tables by Gillows some of which feature baluster turned and reeded angles similar to those on the present lot.