Lot 71
  • 71

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.
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