- 125
English
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Games Table
- brass, rosewood
- 78 by 82 by 43cm., 30½ by 32 by 17in.
- Made circa 1810.
the sliding top with a chessboard to the reverse, the interior with gilt-tooled leather backgammon board
Provenance
Acquired from L. Loewenthal, London, ‘antique inlaid rosewood games table with brass gallery and mounts’ for £110, 12 April 1950, (Laurence Olivier Archive, The British Library, London, Add MS 79840)
Condition
This is lovely quality. Probably re-polished. Colour variation to chessboard and natural separations. Brass tarnished. Some minor losses to veneers. Old repairs to old splits on lyres. Leather interior good but wear from 'play'. Wear consistent with age and use.
"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."