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A bronze and gilt-bronze mahogany and ebony inkstand Restauration, circa 1825
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- mahogany bronze and gilt-bronze
- 24cm. high, 29cm. wide, 15.5cm. deep; 9½in., 11½in., 6¼in.
in the form of a kneeling Blackamoor with ewer and basin against a palm tree, on an ebony and mahogany plinth with an end drawer with lion mask ring pull handles
Provenance
Olive, Lady Baillie, Harbourside, Nassau, The Butterfly Room
Acquired from Lenygon and Morant, 4 December 1951, £22.
Condition
In overall very good condition. There is a section at the end of the spear which is missing and the spear is slighty warped, the pen is missing from the qiver of arows. The piece is slighty dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. There is some old glue residue to one of the corners of the reverse of the drawer section. The lion mask handles are slightly loose and need securing. The mounts on the base are of a different quality to the rest and are possibly later replacements.
"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."