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A George III mahogany octagonal rent table circa 1770
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- 73cm. high, 117.5cm. wide; 2ft. 4 ¾in., 3ft. 10 ¼in.
the revolving top with a cloth inset decorated to simulate needlework with a central vignette of a garden featuring a viaduct, surrounded by anthemion and floral borders, the frieze with alternate real and dummy drawers, on a panelled pedestal enclosed by a single door
Provenance
Probably acquired by William, 2nd Viscount Courtenay, (1742-1788) and thence by descent.
Literature
Illustrated 'Powderham Castle II', Mark Girouard, Country Life, July 11th 1963, Vol. CXXXIV, p. 82.
Condition
Decoration to the top is now fairly muted. Cloth to the top with inevitable wear, age cracks. Plug holes beneath locks to drawers. Minor losses to cocked beading. One handle retaining only the back plates. Age crack to one frieze drawer. General old marks and scratches. Very good colour and patina.
"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 present table is rare in featuring an octagonal pedestal base as opposed to the more prevalent rectangular or cylindrical variety. Further closely related examples include a table from the collection of Charles de Beistegui, Château de Groussay, France, sold Sotheby's Château de Groussay, 2-6 June 1999, lot 1110 and another table, sold in these rooms, 6 June 2006, lot 268.