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A Queen Anne burr walnut demi-lune card table circa 1720
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Walnut
- 72cm. high, 74cm. wide, 33cm. deep; 2ft. 4in., 2ft. 5in., 1ft. 1in.
the featherbanded top enclosing a green baize lined interior, with a gate leg action, above two drawers and two round candle holder slides, on cabriole legs and pad feet
Provenance
Acquired from Mallett & Son Ltd., London, 5th July 1978.
Condition
This table is in overall good restored condition and shows wonderful colour and patina. It has small old woodworm marks on one foot and two very small veneer losses. Marks and scratches consistent with age and use. The back leg has been redone.
"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."
Catalogue Note
A very similar example of a walnut card table dated 1724 is published in Adam Bowett, Early Georgian Furniture 1714-1740, London, 2009, p.261, pl. 5:111.