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Lot 219
  • 219

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.
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