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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.
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.