- 123
England
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Tea Table
- carved and inlaid mahogany
- 74.4 by 75cm., 29¼ by 9½in.
- Made circa 1750.
with tilt-top and bird-cage action, the feet with later dot inlay and stylised anthemion, restoration
Provenance
The underside with a paper label stamped 'Sir L. Olivier'
Literature
Notley Abbey Inventory, April 1948, p. 10, drawing room, ‘A Chippendale mahogany circular top table with spindle gallery 29" diameter on finely carved pillar and tripod'
(The Vivien Leigh Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum, London, THM/433/6/1);
Photographed at Notley Abbey in the drawing room circa 1959.
(The Vivien Leigh Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum, London, THM/433/6/1);
Photographed at Notley Abbey in the drawing room circa 1959.
Condition
Reapited split top, butterfly to underside. Reapired fractures and breaks to two legs. Old stains and marks to top. Repairs to gallery. Sun faded but very charming.
"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."