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A German walnut, sycamore and fruitwood games table mid-18th century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Walnut, sycamore, fruitwood, leather
- 75cm. high, 92cm. wide, 49cm. deep; 2ft. 5½in., 3ft. ¼in., 1ft. 7¼in.
the hinged rectangular swivelling top opening to a gilt-tooled leather playing surface within a walnut border, the serpentine frieze inlaid with shaped panels of sycamore with scrolling borders, raised on cabriole legs, with some later mounts
Provenance
Maurice Segoura, Paris.
Condition
This games table is in very good conserved condition, with only minor marks and scratches consistent with age and use, and with faint traces of old and no longer active woodworm having been filled. The attractively veneered surface has been re-finished. There is one small restoration to the veneer of folding top. The gilt-tooled leather playing surface is stained, lightly worn and torn at the junctures. One scratch to the left hand side reserve of front frieze. An extremely attractive piece with warm veneers that is ready to be placed.
"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."