Lot 550
  • 550

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.