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A pair of Victorian burr walnut breakfront bookcases by Holland & Sons second half 19th century
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- walnut, glass
- height 7 ft. 11 1/4 in.; width 7 ft. 6 1/4 in.; depth 25 1/4 in.
- 242 cm; 229.5 cm; 64.5 cm
stamped HOLLAND & SONS to the top of one door.
Condition
Overall good condition. Interiors of each with later brown velvet. The first with loss to the molding of the top of the back right side pilaster. The central doors with some minor infilled losses to veneers. Plinth with some small chips to veneer to bottom left corner. The second with molding of bottom right corner of upper section off but present. Molding to the top of pilaster of the back right side lacking with small chip to veneer. Bottom left corner of plinth with two small losses to veneer.
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.