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An Italian ivory and bone inlaid and ebonised alla certosina centre table, the top 17th century, the base later
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- ivory (Loxodonta africana) cow ( Bos Taurus) walnut
- 78cm. high, 103cm. wide, 45.5cm. deep; 2ft. 6¾in., 3ft. 4½in., 1ft. 6in.
the top of rectangular form inlaid with geometric motifs on scrolled supports joined by a turned stretcher
Condition
I country house condition. The top is slightly warped and faded with some losses and cracks as visible from the catalogue photograph and would benefit from a repolish according to taste. There is some minor wear and very minor chips to the later ebonised base.
"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."