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A George I walnut and feather banded secretaire chest on chest circa 1720
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- walnut pine beech oak
- 182.5cm. high, 105cm.wide. 57cm.deep; 6ft., 3ft. 5½in., 1ft. 10½in.
the top with a moulded cornice above two short and three long drawers below, the lower section with a secretaire drawer fitted with small drawers and pigeonholes, with three drawers below, on bracket feet
Condition
Overall good country house condition. There are some veneer losses to the cornice and age cracks particularly on the right hand side, all sides have age cracks. The moulding on top of the lower section, top right hand side/corner is lacking and there are chips top the lefty hand side. There have been some restorations of mouldings/veneers and minor losses to veneers consistent with age and use. An atttractive piece.
"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."