- 165
England
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Lowboy
- walnut, oak
- 71 by 77 by 50cm., 28 by 30¼ by 19¾in.
- Made circa 1690 and later.
oak legs and stretcher possibly later
Provenance
Acquired from H.W. Kell, ‘Late 17th c. walnut…filled drawers…turned legs and stretchers, c. 1770’ for £150, 1 May 1945, (Laurence Olivier Archive, The British Library, London, Add MS 79849);
The underside partly chalked 'Olivier' and with a paper label stamped 'Sir L Olivier'
The underside partly chalked 'Olivier' and with a paper label stamped 'Sir L Olivier'
Literature
Notley Abbey Inventory, April 1948, p. 10, drawing room, ‘A William and Mary walnut and banded oblong table with one drawer on spiral turned supports and cross stretcher, 30½" wide’ (The Vivien Leigh Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum, London, THM/433/6/1).
Condition
Charming but faded. Legs could be later. Handle replaced. Marks from a single drop handle to centre of drawer front, Traces of worm. Old marks and scratches 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.
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"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."