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A George III inlaid satinwood serpentine-fronted commode circa 1780
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- satinwood
- height 33 1/2 in.; width 4 ft. 10 in.; depth 25 1/4 in.
- 85.1 cm; 147.3 cm; 64.1 cm
the upper central drawer opening to a baize-lined brushing slide fitted with a hinged panel, the whole sliding to reveal a fitted interior. The reverse with a chalked inscription CARLTON HOTEL.
Condition
Overall fair restored condition; the top with some minor warpage and bowing; various chips and losses to the stringing and veneers of the banded edges of the top with some old repairs; the molding to the top of the front right pilaster lacking; doors with some thin vertical age cracks; middle and lower drawer each with thin horizontal age cracks with some subsequent losses; some old repaired breaks to the legs at joins with the apron and with some old repairs to the apron throughout with some inpainting. The piece is nicely made with mahogany drawer linings and with lovely satinwood veneers. Would benefit from professional conservation.
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.