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A Scottish George III boxwood and ebony chequer-banded mahogany chest on chest attributed to Young & Trotter of Edinburgh, circa 1770
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- boxwood, ebony, mahogany
- 128cm. high., 123cm. wide, 59cm. deep; 4ft 2½in., 4ft. ¼in., 1ft. 11¼in.
the moulded top above two short and three long drawers, within blind fretted canted corners, the conforming base with two long drawers on ogee bracket feet
Provenance
Probably Sir William Forbes, 6th Bt. (1739-1806)
Literature
Possibly that supplied by Young & Trotter, Edinburgh, 17 November 1770; 'full chest of mahogany drawers mounted with best locks and brasses, £3-7-6', NLS (Acc.4796/216);
Possibly the chest of drawers described by Lachlan Kennedy, Inventory and Appraisement of the Household Furniture stock and other effects at Fettercairn which pertained to the deceased Sir William Forbes, Arbroath, 27 August 1829; Sir William’s Room / Mahog chest of drawers £2-10-0' or 'Green Room / A large chest with drawers £0-10-0', NLS (Acc.4796/156)
Possibly the chest of drawers described by Lachlan Kennedy, Inventory and Appraisement of the Household Furniture stock and other effects at Fettercairn which pertained to the deceased Sir William Forbes, Arbroath, 27 August 1829; Sir William’s Room / Mahog chest of drawers £2-10-0' or 'Green Room / A large chest with drawers £0-10-0', NLS (Acc.4796/156)
Condition
Attractive colour and figured timber. Faded but of an attractive appearance. In country house condition. Separations to sides as to be expected. Old marks chips and scratches. Losses to some moulded detail. loss to base of one bracket foot. Of unusual and attractive form. Lovely patina.
"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."