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A fine George II mahogany bachelor's chest of drawer mid-18th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany, oak, brass
- height 32 in.; width 39 in.; depth 24 in.
- 81.3 cm; 99.1 cm; 60.9 cm
The top serpentine at the front with molded edge, above a brushing slide and four long graduated cockbeaded drawers, all with floral gilt-metal drop handles, the whole raised on ogee bracket feet.
Condition
Overall in good, restored condition. The top with a repaired age crack to back edge with a thin age crack to back left corner; small loss to veneer on left edge. Left brass pull to brushing slide loose but present; slight lifting to facing of brushing slide at corners; brushing slide with age cracks. One replaced backboard with large fillet. Hardware appears to be 18th century. Restorations to drawer bottoms throughout; top drawer with replaced cockbeaded edge to left side; bottom drawer with replaced cockbeaded edge to left side and now with a loss (approximately 2 inches). Some pitting and oxidation to mounts. Wood casters possibly replaced. Surface with a new polish and with good figuring and color to mahogany. Overall with usual nicks, scratches, and wear.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.