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A George II walnut featherbanded and crossbanded bachelor's chest early 18th century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Walnut, oak and brass
- 79.5cm. high, 74.5cm. wide, 27cm. deep; 2ft. 7¼in, 2ft. 5½in. 10½in.
with a foldover top
Condition
Solid. Some lifting to veneers and fragmenting to two corners of the top. There are also some age cracks to this surface. Some of the edges with veneer patches, some of the drawers with angle shaped patches. Some of the drawers with old age cracks and marks and replaced sections of cock beading. All of the brass has been sympathetically replaced. The bracket feet with repairs, marks, patches and remedial work to strengthen.
"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."