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A Fine George II inlaid walnut dressing table Second Quarter 18th Century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- walnut
- height 29 1/2 in.; width 34 3/4 in.; depth 18 1/2 in.
- 74.9 cm; 88.3 cm; 47 cm
the crossbanded quarter-veneered top above a frieze drawer over pedestals, each fitted with three drawers, flanking a valanced drawer and door, on bracket feet; one drawer bearing a black ivorine Norman Adams label. Restorations.
Provenance
Norman Adams, London
Condition
The top with some patches to crossbanded veneers with some inpainting; quarter-veneered top with some old stains and marks; minor lifting to feather-banding; some small patches to the drawer dividers; top drawer to each pedestal with two triangular patches to the veneer of the bottom corners and with some inpainting; bottom left drawer with two triangular patches to the veneer of the bottom two corners with some inpainting; sun-fading to the drawer fronts; right side panel with vertical age crack with some infilling and inpaiting; the plinth and feet with numerous replacements and inpainting; loss to veneer of front left side corner above the plinth; replacement to triangular veneer beneath stop-fluting of front left canted corner above the front left foot; back left foot bracket replaced; overall with old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises.
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.