- 386
A pair of Victorian mahogany commodes late 19th century
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- mahogany oak pine
- 95cm. high, 95cm. wide, 55.5cm. deep; 3ft. 1½in., 1ft. 9¾in.
in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, with a drawer above a cupboard
Condition
These are in good restored and repolished condition.
"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
The design on the doors of the present commodes is based on a design for a `French Commode Table' by Thomas Chippendale, in his `The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker`s Director', Plate LXVIIIa, 3rd Edition, shown illustrated in J Munro Bell, Chippendale Sheraton and Hepplewhite Furniture Designs, London, 1900, p.38