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A Queen Anne walnut and featherbanded escritoire circa 1710
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- WALNUT, LEATHER AND BRASS
- 160cm. high, 106cm. wide, 60cm. deep; 5ft. 3in., 3ft. 4¾in., 1ft. 1½in.
with cushion frieze drawer above a fall enclosing a fitted interior with pigeonholes, cupboards and concealed compartments, the fall with a leather covered ratcheted slope, now raised on bracket feet, with restorations
Condition
Repolished finish. Characteristic shrinkage, cracks to cross grained moldings and veneers. Some typical restorations to mouldings and veneers. Replaced leather writing surface to interior. General old marks and scratches. Replaced handles and escutchions. In solid restored condition
"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."