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A George II carved mahogany tripod table circa 1755
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Mahogany
- 71.5cm. high, 75cm. diameter; 2ft. 4¼in., 2ft 6in.
the circular top with a rosette and ribbon carved edge, with a bird cage action support on a turned and fluted stem, with an acanthus carved knop on leaf curved cabriole legs, on claw and ball feet
Provenance
Anonymous Sale, Sotheby's, London, 30th June 2004, lot 98, (£78,000).
Condition
Top with slightly clear surface and displaying old marks and scratches. Small chip and slight age crack to one leg and chip to top of pedestal column. Otherwise in good overall condition.
"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
The base on the present table is of almost identical form to another example with provenance from the celebrated English furniture collector, Percival D. Griffiths, sold Christie`s London, 14 June 2001, lot 35 and offered in this sale as lot 362.