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An Early Victorian gilt bronze mounted tulipwood and rosewood crossbanded writing table, in the manner of Edward Holmes Baldock circa 1840
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Kingwood, leather and gilt-bronze
- 74cm. high, 140cm. wide, 72cm. deep; 2ft. 5¼in., 4ft. 7in., 2ft. 4¼in.
the shaped top with gilt bronze border and tooled red leather inset writing surface above three frieze drawers, the sides applied with gilt bronze masks
Provenance
Probably acquired by George William Bowyer Adderley (1787-1872)
Condition
In very good condition. The mounts of quality but rather dirty and could benefit from cleaning and possibly re-gilding. Minor losses to veneers particularly on the legs. The leather top probably original with old ink stains particularly to the centre. Very minor traces of old worm. Solid.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A related bureau plat stamped EHB to the underside was sold, Christie's, London, July 9, 1998, lot 136, the stamp of Edward Holmes Baldock, a furniture dealer and restorer at 7 and then 1 and 2 Hanway Street, London.