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An English pietra dura Derbyshire black marble guéridon second half 19th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- marble, pietra dura, wood (Wood, Other-Beechwood)
- height 29 1/4 in.; diameter 29 1/4 in.
- 74.3 cm; 74.3 cm
on a giltwood base, the underside of the top bearing a paper label From W. PRATT's / manufacturer of / Madrepore and marble ornaments and silver smiths / 6 Braddon's Row, Fleet Street / TOURQAY, and bearing a label inscribed Marble Inlaid Table, Tourqay / .... 30...1864.
Condition
The table top with scratches that could be polished down, and a circular stain, the carved giltwood base with visible cracquelure to gesso, and some losses to gilding showing reddish undercoat, good condition and presentation;
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.