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A George III mahogany serpentine gentleman's dressing chest circa 1770
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- mahogany, pince, oak, brass, baise
- 85.5cm. high, 107.5cm. wide, 60cm. deep; 2ft. 9¾in., 3ft. 10¼in., 1ft. 11¾in.
the crossbanded top above a frieze drawer fitted with a baise-lined slide, a ratcheted mirror and various lidded and open compartments, above three further graduated long drawers, on bracket feet
Provenance
Haughley Park, Suffolk
Condition
Overall in good restored condition, surface re-finished. Age crack to left side. Handles probably original. Old marks and scratches throughout commensurate 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
Haugley Park, Suffolk was built around 1620 for John Sulyard and remained in the Sulyard family for over two hundred years whereupon it became a seat of the Pretyman family. From 1924 to 1956, it was owned by Turner Henderson, a retired tea planter.