- 51
An early Victorian mahogany twin pedestal desk by Holland & Sons, circa 1840
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- leather, brass, mahogany, pine, oak
- 77.5cm. high, 138cm. wide, 183.5cm. deep; 2ft . 6½in., 4ft. 6½in., 2ft. 9in.
with a moulded rectangular tooled leather inset top, above nine drawers to one side, opposed by three dummy drawers above two panelled doors enclosing shelves, stamped Holland & Sons 8075
Condition
Overall good condition, good colour and patination. The replaced leather to the top is faded unevenly, stained, scratched and scuffed. Handles probably replaced. The central frieze drawer previously with divisions now lacking. The right hand frieze drawer with fittings for writing implement, possibly later, heavily ink stained. Minor losses & chips to beading around drawers. Plinth scuffed and chipped, 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."