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A George III mahogany partner`s pedestal desk circa 1770
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- MAHOGANY BEECH PINE OAK LEATHER
- 79.5cm. high, 141cm. wide, 91cm.deep; 2ft. 7¼in., 4ft. 7½in., 3ft.
the replaced tooled leather inset top above three frieze drawers to each side, each pedestal containing three drawers opposed by a cupboard door enclosing an adjustable shelf with an inlaid chequer border below
Provenance
By repute, Robert Anthony Eden, 1st Earl of Avon, KG, MC, PC (12 June 1897-14 January 1977), a British Conservative politician, who was Prime Minister from 1955 to 1957. He was also Foreign Secretary for three periods between 1935 and 1955, including during the Second World War. He is best known for his outspoken opposition to appeasement in the 1930s, his diplomatic leadership in the 1940s and 1950s, and the failure of his Middle East policy in 1956 that ended his premiership.
Condition
Overall in good condition. There has been some patching to veneers around the top crossbanding and around the drawers.One drawer has been patched and stained. There are age cracks to the border beneath the drawers. The base is rather scuffed and marked. The leather has been replaced but has old marks and stains on it. The handles have been replaced and there are stained in patches to the centre of each drawer where there have been previous handles. The sides and the sides inside the kneehole have age cracks.
"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."