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A George III gilt and painted satinwood console table circa 1790
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt and painted satinwood
- 88.5cm. high, 151cm. wide, 44.5cm. deep; 2ft. 10¾in., 4ft. 11½in., 1ft. 5½in.
the D-shape flower swags and floral frieze painted satinwood top, above a giltwood base with a husk carved frieze, the legs headed by Ionic capitals above block and a palm carved ribbed tapering baluster legs on ovoid feet and joined by shaped stretcher, the edge of the top bearing the painted incription 'Jn⁰, Evans Senr / Pinxit. 1790’, gilding refreshed
Provenance
Ayer & Co., Bath, 4 October 1951
Condition
In good restored condition. The painted decoration refreshed and the top re-polished. The frame re-gilded.
"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
This table relates closely to a design by Thomas Sheraton illustrated in The Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer's Drawing Book, 1793, Apendix, pl. IV