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A pair of George III mahogany and satinwood banded cabinet-bookcases circa 1780
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- mahogany, glass, ivory, satinwood.
- Secretaire 248cm. high, 43cm. deep, 96cm. wide; Bookcase 248cm. high, 43cm. deep, 87cm. wide; 8ft. 1 ½in., 1ft.5in, 3ft. 3 ¾in.; 1 ½in, 1ft. 5in, 2ft. 10 ¼in.
both in two sections, with fan-inlaid arched cresting above a rectangular tablet and block corners with urn finials, above glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves; the lower section of secretaire with drawer opening to reveal a leather-lined writing surface and arrangements of pigeon-holes and drawers with ivory handles, above doors with flamed mahogany oval panels, above a shaped apron and flared feet
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, Fine English Furniture and Decorations, 25th January 1997, lot 213;
Apter-Fredericks, London.
Apter-Fredericks, London.
Condition
Each in overall good condition; with small repairs to crest, finials probably replaced, minor losses to veneers and marks and scratches consistent with age and use; lower section with later holes to top to fix upper section with screws. Scuffing to bottom apron and feet.
Secretairie with one key ring escutcheon needing re-fixing; bookcase left side door oval panel needing re-fixing.
"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."