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A George III giltwood pier table circa 1775
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- PINE BEECH,
- 91cm. high, 156cm.wide, 59cm.deep; 2ft. 11¾in., 5ft. 1½in., 1ft. 11¼in.
the semi-circular brêche d'Alep marble top above a fluted frieze centred on a patera, on four fluted turned tapering legs festooned with husks and with shaped guilloche decorated stretcher centred on a covered urn, re-gilded,
Condition
This is in overall good condition. As stated it has been re-gilded. There are some minor chips and cracks along the lines of construction. The top is later and has some scratches which could easily be polished out.
"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 current table bears comparison with a pair of pier tables that were supplied to Richard Myddleton for Chirk Castle in 1782 by Mayhew and Ince. The bases of each features fluting and square reserves inset with paterae moifs as well as pendant festoons of husks and with tapering fluted legs. See Lucy Wood, The Lady Lever Art Gallery Catalogue of Commodes, London, 1994, p. 221. For the same clever use of fluting and festoons also see two designs for tables by Robert Adam for The Salon at Nostell Priory and illustrated Eileen Harris, The Genuis of Robert Adam, His Interiors, London, 2001, p. 206, pl. 303.