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A Regency part-ebonzied mahogany and ebony extending two-pedestal dining table circa 1810
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany, ebony
- height 28 in.; length extended 11 ft.; length with one leaf 6 ft. 6 1/2 in.; width 4 ft. 5 3/4 in.
- 71.1 cm; 335.3 cm; 199.4 cm; 136.5 cm
the rectangular top with rounded corners above a conforming frieze centered to each short end with a cruciform carved pendant to the center and rectangular panels to the corners raised on a pair of octagonal turned stems raised on downswept legs headed by ebony roundels and ending in brass-capped casters. Together with three leaves and one rounded end leaf.
Condition
Overall good restored condition; appears to be French-polished; however, there is not trace of yellow gesso flecks; one leaf associated; one leaf, possibly original now with rounded corners to one side; slight rippling to tops and leafs, consistent with age; some inpainting and touching in to ebonized parts; some restorations to extending mechanism; legs with some old bruises, scratches and wear; the rounded leaf appears to be able to make a small breakfast size table with one of the pedestals and the length is 4 ft. 3 in.
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.