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A George III statuary marble chimneypiece circa 1780
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- marble
- 142cm. high, 197cm. wide, 23cm. deep; 4ft. 8in., 6ft. 5½in., 9in.
- Aperture: 109cm. high, 113cm. wide; 3ft.7¼in., 3ft.8¾in.
the moulded mantel shelf above a fluted frieze centred by a carved tablet, the shell and husk carved jambs headed by corbels; replacement plinth blocks and shelf
Condition
replacement plinth blocks and shelf. General chips to shelf and other lesser chips to edges and corners including a chip to the left hand corbel as you face the chimneypiece. Restored breaks to the moulding beneath the fluted frieze and also to the plain horizontal section below this. Restoration to the left hand jamb in the region of the pendant carving and evidence of a re-finished surface indicating a possible repaired break in this area. Back slab to right hand jamb with restored break to the outer side near base. General old marks and scratches.
"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."