- 167
British Colonial, 19th Century
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- An octagonal occasional table
- shisham, ivory, ebony
- 52 by 50cm., 20½ by 20in.
Hoshiapur, India, circa 1880
shisham, ivory and ebony inlaid
with a folding base, currently fixed
shisham, ivory and ebony inlaid
with a folding base, currently fixed
Condition
The top of a slightly faded appearance but very pretty. The top with an old age crack. The edge of the top with a chipped and then re-glued section of timber. Losses to inlay. Some water damage.
"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
For comparison see a table attributed to the workshop of Ata Singh and inlayers of Basi Gulam Husein, Hoshiarpur, circa 1880-81. Illustrated Amin Jaffer, Furniture from British India and Ceylon, London, 2001, no.109, p.288.