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An early Victorian mahogany pedestal desk by Henry Buckland mid-19th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Mahogany, metal, leather
- 79cm. high, 152.5cm. wide, 90cm. deep; 2ft. 7in., 5ft., 3ft.
stamped 'HY Buckland' with a tooled leather inset top above three frieze drawers to each side, the pedestals with cupboard doors concealing drawers to one side and shelves to the other, faded
Condition
This attractive piece is in Country House condition. The timber is of a faded apppearance. The leather top is faded and has numerous old marks and scratches. One side appears to have water damage and the cupboard door to this area has a fractured split at the hinge site.
"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."