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A George III mahogany breakfront secretaire cabinet circa 1770
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- mahogany
- 246cm. high, 186cm. wide, 48.5cm. deep; 8ft. 1in., 6ft. 1¼in., 1ft. 7in.
the top with an arched broken pediment flanking an urn above a pair of cupboard doors enclosing open shelves flanked by a single cupboard door beneath an arched moulded pediment and enclosing divisions for folios, with a secretaire drawer below fitted with small drawers, pigeonholes and a central cupboard and ornamented with blind fret carving, with three drawers below, flanked by cupboards with shelves, on a plinth
Condition
Good general condition. Both cupboard doors to top side sections warped with some warping to main doors. The left door of the upper section, there is a fillet of wood added to compensate from shrinkage. Old marks and scratches with later urn finial and repairs to the broken pediment in which it sits. Ready to place.
"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."