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A GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY PEDESTAL DESK
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- height 32 1/4 in.; width 5 ft. 4 in.; depth 41 1/2 in.
- 81.9 cm; 162.5 cm; 105.4 cm
of rectangular form with rounded ends, the tooled-green-leather-inset top above three frieze drawers on each side, pedestal doors veneered to appear as three drawers on one side, with paneled sides, on a plinth.
Condition
Fair condition restored condition; sun fading to one side; perishing to varnish; age cracks and tearing to veneers of top edge along lines of construction; age cracks to veneers of frieze and rounded side panels; old marks and scratches; drawers slightly proud of case to one side; tearing to veneers of cupboard doors along lines of construction; plinth with inpainting throughout, raised on casters; overall with some old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises; astragal moldings to sides loose and in need of re-attachment.
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.