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A George III mahogany secretaire chest on chest circa 1770
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- mahogany
- 239cm. high, 130cm. wide, 62cm. deep; 7ft. 10in., 4ft. 3in., 2ft.
the top with a scrolling pediment with pierced fret carving and a later giltwood ho -ho bird cresting, with three short and three long drawers below, the base with a secretaire drawer fitted with small drawers, secret drawers and pigeonholes above three long drawers, on ogee bracket feet
Condition
This piece is generally in good condition. It has been re-finished in the past and there are areas all over which will now necessitate completely re-polishing. The sides have age cracks. The handles appear to be original. The escutcheon on the secretaire drawer is broken. The feet have been all been cracked and repaired. An impressive piece.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This fine mahogany secretaire is without doubt English or Scottish, however it could well be a prototype for the American “Tall Chest attributed to Thomas Affleck, 1740-1795” in the New York Metropolitan Museum, accession number, 1975 91 Gallery 751.