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A George III padouk and kingwood parquetry lady's writing table with gilt-brass mounts circa 1775, in the manner of Pierre Langlois
估價
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- padouk, kingwood, mahogany and other timbers, leather to castors, gilt-brass
- 73cm. high, 57cm. wide, 40cm. deep; 2ft. 4 ¾in., 1ft. 10 ½in., 1ft. 3 ¾in.
the sliding burr-elm veneered top opening in conjunction with a frieze writing drawer, the sides with opposing drawers, one revealing an interior lidded compartment
來源
Horatio Holloway, Marchwood Park, Hampshire;
Thomasina Grenfell White, his grandaughter;
Thence by descent.
Thomasina Grenfell White, his grandaughter;
Thence by descent.
Condition
Relatively good overall condition. Mahogany drawer linings. Top repolished. Minor veneer losses to crossbandings including a small loss to the corner banding of the writing drawer. Some shrinkage cracks to top of leg joins with some consequent minor splintering to veneer. One castor missing its leather wheel. General minor old marks and scratches. Good colour and patina.
"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."