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A Regency brass-inlaid mahogany and rosewood cross-banded desk circa 1820
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- rosewood mahogany pine beech brass leather
- 76cm. high, 166cm. wide, 94cm. deep; 2ft. 6in., 5ft. 5½in., 3ft. 1in.
the top with a replaced leather inset above seven drawers to one side opposed by three to the other, above a pair of cupboard doors, on square tapering supports and castors
Condition
Overall good general condition. Leather inset replaced. Some losses to veneers around the top and with some patching. Brass stringing lifting on all sides. Some rather crude repairs to veneers and stringing to one side. Some losses to beading around drawers. Minor losses to brass inlay - one section is missing from stile on rear left hand stile. Some patching of veneers around lock to left hand cupboard door. Overall an attractive desk which could benefit from some cosmetic work.
"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."