Lot 288
  • 288

An Irish Regency mahogany and gonçalo alves breakfast table circa 1820, possibly Cork

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • mahogany, goncalo alves
  • height 30 in.; width 4 ft. 6 in.; depth 5 ft 1/2 in.
  • 76.2 cm; 137.2 cm; 153.7 cm

Provenance

Property removed from Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
Sotheby's London, November 18, 2009, lot 92

Condition

Fair condition; the top with a thin age crack which is infilled; rubbing and wear to carving top; the base with some chips and losses to the veneers of the legs particularly at juncture with two feet; some perishing to the finish of the baluster; and with some old bruises and nicks consistent 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.
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.