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A fine George III inlaid satinwood and rosewood Carlton House desk circa 1790
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Satinwood, Rosewood
- height 38 1/4 in.; width 5 feet 1 in.; depth 33 in.
- 97.2 cm; 154.9 cm; 83.8 cm
Provenance
Lady Prince Smith, Whinburn Keighley
Stair and Andrew, Inc., London
acquired from the above by Mrs. Clarence Hayes, 1 Sutton Place South, New York City, Mar. 18, 1931
Hyde Park Antiques, New York
Stair and Andrew, Inc., London
acquired from the above by Mrs. Clarence Hayes, 1 Sutton Place South, New York City, Mar. 18, 1931
Hyde Park Antiques, New York
Condition
Overall good condition; the stretchers are later; some minor infilling to one part of the edge of the front of the desk; the back panels with some inpainted age cracks; the cracks are stable; the desk is sturdy; minor lifting to the left side of the superstructure; some minor nicks and wear; the leather linings are replaced.
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.