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A French pink and grey granite topped carved giltwood octagonal centre table second half 19th century
Estimate
25,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- pine, poplar, granite
- 89cm. high, 150.5cm. wide; 2ft. 11in., 4ft. 11¼in.
the frieze with a band of scrolling foliage centred by a grotesque mask flanked by panels carved with lunettes and acanthus, the headers carved with a stylised scallopshell and acanthus, on square tapering legs headed by Ionic capitals on toupie feet joined by shaped stretchers
Provenance
By repute the collection of the de Beauvau Craon family.
Steinitz Gallery, Paris.
Steinitz Gallery, Paris.
Condition
In overall very good conserved condition. The colour of the gilding is less green more golden and attractive than in the catalogue photograph. Old very minor marks, chips and scratches commensurate with age and normal useage which are hardly noticeable.Very minor rubbing to the gilding in places especially along the moulded edge of the frieze as visible on p. 27. Hairline construction cracks at joints which are normal and do not detract from the piece and can be left. The granite top has some very miniscule chips which are hardly noticeable and the the top is in very good condition. There is a very small chip to the base of the granite finial but this is hardly noticeable. There is a printed paper label with the letter `C' on the wooden support beneath the top.
"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."