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A Regency brass mounted rosewood and parcel-gilt bonheur-du-jour attributed to John McLean, circa 1810
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rosewood, gilt
- 66cm. high, 113cm. wide, 45cm. deep; 2ft. 10½in., 2ft. 2in., 1ft. 5¾in.
the gallery superstructure a pair of brass lockable grilledoors, above two cedar lined drawers, the hinged top with leather lined writing surface over a further frieze drawer, fitted with a pen drawer on slender ring turned tapering legs joined by an undertier with brass caps and castors, the reverse finished with dummy drawers, the underside with manuscript label 'M. Bayley'
Provenance
M. Bayley;
The property of the Szeben-Peto Foundation, sold Christie's, London, 13th November 1997, lot 93.
The property of the Szeben-Peto Foundation, sold Christie's, London, 13th November 1997, lot 93.
Condition
Overall in good condition slight fading to drawer fronts, very minor integral cracks to hinged flap, some rubbing and chips to parcel gilt (re-gilt) turnings on legs. Some residue of old polish to brass 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."