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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk by Moore & Hunton last quarter 19th century
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- mahogany, leather
- height 29 3/4 in.; width 6 ft. 2 in.; depth 47 1/2 in.
- 75.6 cm; 188 cm; 120.7 cm
the rectangular leather-lined top with rounded corners above a conforming frieze fitted with four drawers opposed by matching drawers above a pair of pedestals each fitted with three graduated drawers opposed by matching drawers, raised on a plinth. The drawers stamped MOORE & HUNTON LONDON.
Condition
Fair condition; sturdy; leather with scratches and stains; lacking two handles to drawers to frieze; inpainted age cracks to banded top; scuffs, scratches and bruises to plinth.
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.