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A pair of Louis XVI style gilt gesso and giltwood console tables 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- pine
- 89cm. high, 109cm. wide, 52cm. deep; 2ft. 11in., 3ft. 7in., 1ft. 8½in.
the semi-circular white marble tops with ribbon carved edges over leaf carved beaded friezes on two stop-fluted turned tapering legs with festooned block collars and shaped stretchers with trophies
Literature
Emmie Avery Keddell, The Earl and Countess of Crewe at Home, The Pall Mall Magazine, July-December 1906, vol. 38., p.427, illustrated in a Drawing Room at Crewe House, London;
Crewe House, London, Inventory, 1913, Vol I, p.286, in The Yellow Drawing Room; A Pair of semi-circular Console Tables of French design on carved gilt frames and fluted supports with laurel festoons and stretcher with trophies in centre surmounted by shaped white marble slab. 3ft. 6in. wide.
Crewe House, London, Inventory, 1913, Vol I, p.286, in The Yellow Drawing Room; A Pair of semi-circular Console Tables of French design on carved gilt frames and fluted supports with laurel festoons and stretcher with trophies in centre surmounted by shaped white marble slab. 3ft. 6in. wide.
Condition
Nice Quality. Gilding tired and worn. Chips revealing under gesso. Wire core supports evident in extremities of carved detail. Rubbing to gilding. Chips to each with the usual old marks and scratches as to be expected.
"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."