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A Spanish walnut, ebony, fruitwood and parquetry writing table, Catalan, part 18th century
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- walnut, ebony, fruitwood, oak, pine, poplar, leather
- 81cm. high, 120cm. wide, 56cm. deep; 2ft. 7¾in., 3ft. 11¼in., 1ft. 10in.
with a later inset tooled leather top above a frieze drawer on cabriole legs, the knees carved with foliage on claw and ball feet
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. There are water stains and other scattered stains to the top. Old marks, chips, scattered age cracks commensurate with age. Evidence of old worm which appears to be no longer active. Some of the legs have been restored. The drawer has been relined in oak.
"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."