Lot 24
  • 24

A Dutch Neoclassical brass-mounted and pen and ink drawing-inset satinwood and ebony console table circa 1780

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • pine, satinwood, ebony, brass, marble, paper, glass
  • height 32 1/2 in.; width 53 1/2 in.; depth 25 1/2 in.
  • 82.5 cm; 136 cm; 65 cm

Condition

Top detaches. Overall with some minor age and construction cracks. Some minor buckling to veneer mostly to top; some areas of the veneer also with small scattered surface restorations. Some small losses to dentil molding on apron. Some brass elements replaced; leg mounts are later. Two small holes drilled to bottom of right side of frieze. Some small losses and chips to legs and carving. Pen and ink drawings not examined out of frame, of indeterminate date.
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.