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An Elizabethan style carved oak and inlaid tester bed incoporating some early 17th century components
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- 206cm. high, 230cm. long, 145cm. wide; 6ft. 9in., 7ft. 6½in., 4ft. 9in.
the twin turned pillars in walnut and the panelled tester with central canted section
Condition
Generally tidy. Typical old split in one inlaid bedhead panel. Some spliced repairs and added timber at base of bedhead. The tester with some cuts and separations to central canted section. The pair of walnut pillars with fragmenting, chipping and wear. Traces of worm and combining old and replaced components the square oak components at the surmounts. Together with some splitting on the plain surfaces. An attractive atmospheric piece.
"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."