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A Queen Anne burr walnut bureau cabinet circa 1710
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- pine beech oak walnut
- 215cm. high, 1m. wide, 56.5cm. deep; 7ft. ¾in., 3ft. 3½in., 1ft. 10¼in.
the top with a moulded cornice above a pair of doors with inset bevelled mirrors enclosing five small drawers, pigeonholes and folio divisions above candleslide, the bureau with a fitted interior of nine small drawers, pigeonholes above a slide, with two short and two long drawers below, on bracket feet
Provenance
Mrs Rosalys Ransom ( 1908-2001) High Dyke, Wellingore, Lincolnshire. Founder member of the Burghley Horse Trails and Master of the Blankney Hounds.
Condition
This piece is in good restored condition and is ready to place. It has been repolished- some patching of veneers particularly around crossbanding. Old marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Brasses later.
"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."