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A George III breakfront mahogany wardrobe circa 1795
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- 257cm. high, 202cm. wide; 81.5cm. deep; 8ft. 5 ¼in., 6ft. 7 ½in., 2ft. 8in.
with two pairs of full-length panelled doors enclosing five oak sliding tray shelves to the central section, the left lateral door revealing an arrangement of five oak drawers (one missing) divided by pigeonholes and an open shelf, the right lateral door revealing eight oak drawers
Provenance
Supplied to William, 3rd Viscount Courtenay, later 9th Earl of Devon (1768-1835) and thence by descent.
Condition
Fair overall country house condition. Central pair of doors with gouge marks to hinge sides towards the centre of the middle panels. Four angle blocks to the upper and lower panels of the side doors missing. One side door missing a lock and key plate. The back of the central section has a rebated back panel and the protruding sides which retain the back board have some losses.The interior drawers retain their original gilt-brass handles. Some minor bruising to the cornice. Losses bruising and scuffing to the plinth. General old marks and scratches throughout. Lovely colour and figuring to timber. Very good quality of cabinet work.
"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."