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A Victorian mahogany and glazed door circa 1840
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Mahogany and glass
- 250.5cm. high, 97cm. wide; 8ft., 2¾in., 3ft. 2¼in.
with six glazed panels and two fielded panels arranged around a central moulding with a brass handle and with a card label, printed 'HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE, K.G., / Chatsworth, Rowsley Station, M. Ry / Devonshire and in ink, PR doors 54, the door with three brass hinges
Provenance
Ordered by William Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire (1790-1858) as part of the remodelling of Devonshire House by Decimus Burton in the 1840s.
Condition
This door is of high quality, but there is a detached component to one horizontal mullion.
"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."