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FINE AND RARE CLASSICAL CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY FIVE-LEGGED GAMES TABLE, attributed to the School of Duncan Phyfe, New York, Circa 1815
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Mahogany
- Height 29 in. by Width 36 in. by Depth 18 in.
Condition
Depth open 36 in. Surface with stains and marks. Interior surface with large age crack across width with subsequent flaking. Two very small chips to front edge with infill and overpaint. Reglued crack to proper left side of apron. Legs with usual scratches and nicks.
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.
Catalogue Note
A nearly identical table is illustrated by Charles Over Cornelius, Furniture Masterpices of Duncan Phyfe, (New York: Doubleday, Page & Co., 1922), pl. XIX.