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A George III oak, elm and inlaid mahogany bureau Second half 18th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- height 39 1/4 in.; width 38 in.; depth 19 3/4 in.
- 99.7 cm; 96.5 cm; 50.2 cm
the slantfront opening to a central prospect door flanked by an arrangement of pigeonholes and small drawers.
Condition
Overall good restored condition; handles to drawer fronts replaced; lock plate to bottom drawer replaced; minor age crack to left corner of slant front and with minor warpage; slight bowing to drawer fronts of small drawers and to central prospect door of interior; age cracks to the drawer bottoms with some repairs; facing to front left corner of case with lifting and warpage; age cracks to the left side panel towards the base; overall with old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.