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A George III mahogany breakfront secretaire cabinet circa 1760, in the manner of Wright and Elwick of Wakefield
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- leather mahogany pine oak beech
- 105.5cm. high, 189cm. wide, 68cm. deep; 3ft. 5½in., 6ft. 2½in., 2ft. 2¾in.
with a crossbanded top above a central secretaire drawer fitted with ten drawers and pigeonholes, flanked by two bowed drawers, with conforming cupboard doors below, one enclosing three drawers, the other one drawer and a shelf, the centre pair of doors enclosing adjustable shelves, with large carrying handles to the sides
Condition
Good overall condition. Re-polished. The top has some this age cracks. Both cupboard doors have thin cracks and both sides have thin filled cracks. This is a piece of great quality.
"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."