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A George III revival stripped pine chimney piece 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- pine
- height 4 ft. 3 1/2 in.; width 5 ft. 10 1/2 in.; depth 7 1/2 in.; height of opening 34 1/2 in.; width 43 in.
- 130.8 cm; 179.1 cm; 19.1 cm; 87.6 cm; 109.2 cm
the molded mantelshelf above a beaded and reeded molding, the frieze centered by a tablet carved with a flaming urn flanked by floral garlands, the projecting fluted pilasters with corinthian capitals and headed by flaming urns raised on a plinth.
Condition
Overall good condition; the reeded molding around the opening possibly later; some minor nicks, dings and chips to extremities; the frieze with some small red paint? splatter to right side visible in the catalogue illustration.
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.