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A Victorian part-ebonized burr walnut partners desk mid-19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- walnut
- height 29 3/4 in.; width 5 ft. 3 in.; depth 37 1/2 in.
- 75.6 cm; 160 cm; 95.3 cm.
the lock plates stamped COPE/&/COLLINSON.
Provenance
Stair & Company, New York
Condition
Overall good condition; replaced gilt tooled brown leather writing surface to top with some minor scratches, scuffs, losses, and stains; the ebonized moulded edge with some age cracks and some rubbing and wear to ebonized decoration with subsequent losses; some chips, nicks, and losses to moulded edges of some drawers consistent with use; one side with minor sun fading. Two drawer pulls detached but present and one escutcheon missing.
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.
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.