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A North-West German carved oak console table Late 19th Century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- 104cm. high, 145cm. wide, 67cm deep.
the moulded Portor marble top above a roundel band frieze centred by a cartouche, supported by two winged sphinxes, raised on a moulded plinth
Provenance
Castle Nordkirchen
Condition
The marble top with restored crack, hardly visable. Some very minor losses to veneer at both sides of the plinth base (wall side). The lower left corner plinth loose. Minor loose veneer to the top of the plinth. Minor damages to the plinth due to age.
"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
Because of its size and the impressive architectural design, Castle Nordkirchen (erected 1703-1734), near Coesfeld, Germany, is also known as the 'Westphalian Versailles'.
Since 1833, the castle was owned by Count Esterházy whose family in 1903 sold it to the Duke of Arenberg.
Since 1833, the castle was owned by Count Esterházy whose family in 1903 sold it to the Duke of Arenberg.