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George IV mahogany three-pedestal dining table Circa 1820
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- mahogany
- height 28 in.; width 4 ft. 6 in.; length closed 7 ft. 11 in.; length extended 11 ft.
- 71.1 cm; 137.2 cm; 241.3 cm; 335.3 cm
Together with two leaves. The underside of the brass capped caster stamped COPE /&/ COLLINSON / PATENT, the underside of one top with an old paper label printed FROM / BALL'S / NEW AND SECOND-HAND / FURNITURE WAREHOUSE / 170, OXFORD STREET / (New Duke Street) / 10, 11, 12 & 13 BIRD STREET.
Provenance
Kentshire Galleries, New York, 1986
Condition
Overall good condition; nice figuring to the tops; leaves associated; tops appear to have been slightly stained to match and now with some fading; later polish to tops; the pedestals with some old marks, scratches scuffs and bruises some minor age cracks to veneers to base of one stem; slots for clips to hold table together later added to the frieze; some age cracks to veneers to frieze; lower molded edge to frieze of one leaf with loss approximately 7 inches in length. Undersides of the tops each with square patches where other clips may have been previously fitted. Later leaf bearers to underside and with later slots for bearers.
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.