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A George III painted satinwood bonheur du jour, early 19th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ivory, ebony, mahogany, satinwood, beech, pine, brass
- 118cm. high, 66cm. wide, 46cm. deep; 3ft. 10½in., 2ft. 2in., 1ft. 6in.
painted with musical trophies and a wreath of foliage, above drawers between a pair of cupboards enclosing a small drawer, with a folding tooled leather inset writing slope and a tooled leather inset drawer, with a drawer for writing implements to the side
Condition
Overall good condition, colour and patina good. Some wear to painted decoration. Hinged writing slope stained and slightly warped. Handles on small drawers probably replaced. Old marks and scratches commensurate with age.
"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."