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A North Italian walnut and fruitwood marquetry centre table, first half 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Walnut, fruitwood, leather
- 79cm. high, 197cm. wide, 98cm. deep; 2ft. 7in., 6ft. 5½in., 3ft. 2½in.
the elliptical top inlaid with a leafy scrollwork border and centred by a musical trophy medallion, the similarly inlaid frieze with three drawers and three slides inset with leather, on square tapering legs
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 9 December 1994, lot 329
Condition
A decorative piece is overall in reasonable restored condition. The top warped slightly and with several age cracks consistent with age and use. The patches covering where the pins used to fix the top to the base are discoloured and visible at the corners. There are small loses and restorations to the marquetry inlay throughout. The writing slide to one side is stuck and the drawer to one end is locked. Age cracks are visible along the frieze at the joints. The colour is faded to one side. Feet now on later metal pins. With minor old marks and scratches consistent with age.
"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."