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A Regency painted and parcel-gilt faux-marble top pier table circa 1815
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- height 33 in.; width 46 in.; depth 18 1/4 in.
- 83.8 cm; 116.8 cm; 46.4 cm
Decoration refreshed, feet tipped.
Condition
Overall good restored condition; the top with the majority of the original painted faux marble to the surface but appears to have a layer of light varnish to the surface probably to preserve painted surface and with small chips and losses throughout now with inpainting; the edge of the top with small chips and losses and with inpainting; minor warpage to the top and lifting very slightly at the front; the painted veneered frieze with a small patch of lifting to the right side; scratches and minor losses to the paint and gilding; the legs appear to retain original painted surface under a layer of varnish and inpainting in places with small chips and losses to the paint and gesso and with bruises nicks and dents; the front right leg and back left leg are separating from the stretcher and can be easily re-glued; the platform stretcher with extensive wear and small losses to the surface probably due to a vase or object being placed on top of it; the stretchers with extensive losses to the original surface and with inpainting; stretchers with rubbing and wear to the turnings; feet tipped.
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.