A Regency rosewood library center table Circa 1810

Restorations.

Sold, Sotheby's, London, July 11, 1997, lot 92

Overall good restored condition; now with a glossy surface overall; the solid mahogany top veneered with rosewood and with minor warpage; the underside with a butterfly patch to one corner over lines of construction; the top now with later screws and metal brackets which allow it to float and expand and contract; please note the top is original to the base as the screwholes to the aprons correspond to the underside of the top; please also note these brackets are held in place to the frame which has been cut into with grooves; the top with minor losses to veneers of crossbanded edge and with some minor patches; one long side with loss to the bead and reel moulded eadge eighteen inches in length; each rosette to the trestle with a loss; feet with some wear; one scroll with a large old chip; table is 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.
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.