Lot 74
  • 74

A George III Style Mahogany Silver Table incorporating 18th century elements

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • mahogany
  • height 29 1/4 in.; width 33 1/2 in.; depth 21 1/2 in.
  • 74.3 cm; 85.1 cm; 54.6 cm
the rectangular top with fret-carved gallery above a blind fret-carved frieze and raised on blind fret-carved tapering square legs headed by pierced brackets and ending in guttae feet.

Provenance

Gerald Bland, New York

Condition

Overall good condition; the top with minor rippling and with a long veneer strip to on long side at join with gallery; top with one long and one shorter age crack running the length of the table and with some infilling; the underside with two cross-braces to stabilize warpage of top; underside of top with some screw holes; gallery is not laminate and later; one leg with a small rectangular patch to one corner; the top with beautiful figuring; overall nice proportions and in sturdy.
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.
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