Lot 40
  • 40

A Welsh oak dresser base 18th century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • oak
  • height 33 1/2 in.; width 6 ft. 10 3/4 in.; depth 23 in.
  • 85.1 cm; 210.2 cm; 58.4 cm
the rectangular top with molded edge above three frieze drawers above a scalloped apron, raised on baluster turned supports joined by a shelf stretcher, on turned feet.

Condition

Overall good restored condition; the top with possibly with a later strip of wood to the back edge with infilled holes; infilled holes to the top at left and right side where a superstructure was probably fitted; top panels with glue to the underside at joins probably to stabilize; front right corner of top with an inpainted replacement approximately 5 3/4-inches by 1/4-inch above a repaired break to the molded edge; molded edge to front left corner loose; central drawer runners with strips of wood to tops to fill-in wear and losses to drawer runners; hardware later; restorations to drawer bottoms; patches to the molded apron in front of each baluster turned support and with inpainting; front right corner of molded apron replaced; shelf stretcher with three large battens with inpainting between boards; overall with old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises and with perishing to finish; feet with old worm damage and with losses and chips.
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.