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A George III figured mahogany, boxwood and ebony strung cylinder bureau cabinet circa 1800
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Mahogany, satinwood, ebony and Ivory
- 175.5cm. high, 93cm. wide, 57cm. deep; 5ft. 9in., 3ft. ½in., 1ft. 10½in.
the moulded cornice above a pair of mirrored doors, the cylinder enclosing a fitted satinwood interior with ivory knop handles, with two frieze drawers on square tapering legs, ending in brass castors
Literature
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 1, p.80, in the Ante Room; A 3ft. antique Sheraton satinwood Writing Cabinet on square taper legs, with 2 mirror panel doors above, enclosing shelves, cylinder front enclosing slide, drawers etc.: 2 drawers below, wood knobs. £75.
Condition
In country house condition. Both returns of the upper cornice missing, damage and losses to the veneers and mouldings. Old marks and scratches throughout. The writing slide is hard to pull in and out. On brass cappings and castors.
"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."