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A Victorian burr elm and ebonised pedestal desk circa 1840
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- LEATHER MAHOGANY ELM BEECH PINE
- 75cm. high, 155cm. wide, 93cm. deep; 2ft. 5½in., 5ft. 1in., 3ft. ½in.
with a replaced tooled leather inset top above eight drawers opposed by open shelves and a pair of cupboard doors enclosing shelves, one drawer with a label INCHRORY LODGE/TOMINTOUL/BANFFSHIRE
Provenance
Inchrory Lodge, Tomintoul, Banffshire
Condition
This piece is in overall good condition. The leather has been replaced. The back of the desk with the cupboards is faded and the doors slightly warped. Old marks and scratches. Some age cracks to back and sides and to each side of the top. Overall a fine quality desk.
"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."