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A fine George III lead-mounted inlaid tulipwood and burr yewwood and yewwood grained secretaire bookcase circa 1785
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Lead, tulip, yewwood, amboyna
- height 6 ft. 11 1/2 in.; width 37 3/4 in.; depth 17 1/4 in.
- 212.1 cm; 95.9 cm; 43.8 cm
bearing a Stair & Andrew paper label to the back of the lower section.
Provenance
Stair & Andrew, Inc., New York and London
Condition
Overall good condition; the upper section is faux-grained-yewwood and tulipwood; the lead glazing bars are in good condition with some minor losses and wear; back left corner of lower section with some losses to the veneer; front left corner of lower section with small loss to veneer; some minor nicks and wear to extremities.
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.