- 1124
An Anglo-Indian silvered-metal-mounted ivory footstool late 18th/early 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- ivory
- height 6 1/2 in.; width 12 1/4 in.; depth 10 1/4 in.
- 16.5 cm; 31.1 cm; 26 cm
the rectangular frame with silvered-metal corners and fitted with a drop-in seat raised on turned reeded circular-tapering legs on onion-form feet.
Condition
Overall good condition; later drop-in seat; old repaired break to end of two short side rails at join with a leg; another old repaired break to one long rail at join with one leg; some age cracks to ivory; wear and losses to slivering; together with a later loose glass top which fits into the rails.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.