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A fine George III mahogany serpentine-fronted dressing chest of drawers circa 1760
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- height 32 1/4 in.; width 41 1/2 in.; depth 22 1/2 in.
- 81.9 cm; 105.4 cm; 51.2 cm
The quarter-veneered serpentine top with canted corners above a frieze drawer opening to a fitted interior with lidded compartments, above three graduated long drawers flanked by blind-fret-carved canted corners raised on bracket feet.
Provenance
Mallett, London, 2002
Condition
Overall good condition; the top with some slight bowing and with some losses to the finish over lines of construction; left side panel with two vertical age cracks; right side with long vertical age crack; each of the drawer dividers with a small patch above the center of each drawer where the lock plate fits in; some sun-fading to the drawer fronts; overall with some old marks and scratches and wear to extremities; the dressing drawer lacking the original mirror.
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.