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A George I walnut and feather banded chest on chest circa 1725
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Walnut, brass
- 178cm. high, 119cm. wide, 59cm. deep; 5ft. 10in., 5ft. 10¾in., 1ft. 11in.
with moulded cresting and three short and two long drawers between fluted canted angles to upper section, the base with two short and two long drawers between further fluted and canted angles, on bracket feet
Provenance
Mallett Antiques, London, 28th December 1977, (£6,500).
Condition
Overall in fair 'country house' condition, with good colour and nice dry surface. Small age cracks to side panels as to be expected. The handles and escutcheons apparently original. Minor replacements to veneers between drawers. Old marks and scratches consistent with age and use.
"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."