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A George III carved mahogany card table circa 1770, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- 76cm. high, 91cm. wide, 45cm. deep; 2ft. 6in., 2ft. 11 ¾in., 1ft. 5 ¾in.
the serpentine hinged top revealing a baize lined interior, the freize carved on three sides, the rear with a gateleg support
Provenance
Probably acquired by William, 2nd Viscount Courtenay (1742-1788) and thence by descent.
Literature
Inventory 1880, possibly `Mahy (sic) beefwood card table', recorded in the library or the mahogany card table recorded in the Music Room
Condition
Top with pronounced warp to one side. Minor old worming to underside secondary timbers. Very good colour and very fine carving. General typical old marks and scratches. Baize slighty worn.
"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
The use of bell-flower ornament linked variously by paterae, anthemia and a ribbon motif is paralleled on a variety of documented examples of furniture by Thomas Chippendale including a cellaret at Harewood House, dining chairs supplied for Brocket Hall and Goldsborough Hall and a pier glass at Nostell Priory (See Christopher Gilbert, The Life and Works of Thomas Chippendale, 1978, 2 vols., vol. II, pp. 80, 88, 89, 91 and 154).