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A George II Irish mahogany gateleg action card table circa 1740
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- mahogany
- 73cm. high, 88cm. wide, 40.5cm. deep; 2ft. 4¾in., 2ft. 10½in., 1ft. 4in.
the fold-over top with a replaced baize lining above a foliate carved frieze on a punched ground, on acanthus carved cabriole legs with paw feet
Provenance
Aghadoe Lodge, Tullow, Co. Carlow.
Literature
Comparative Literature
An identical table, probably its pair, is illustrated in The Knight of Glin and James Peill, Irish Furniture, 2007, Yale, p.237, pl.136 where the rare feature of the carving from the frieze continuing down the legs is mentioned.
Condition
Overall in good restored condition with nice colour. Surface re-finished. Old marks and scratches consistent with age and use.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Aghadoe Lodge was acquired by the O`Grady Roche family of Limerick. Geo Roche was Mayor of Limerick in the early 18th century and represented the City in Parliament. His great grandson David Roche became a Baronet in 1838. The content s of Aghadoe Lodge were sold at auction in 1964.