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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY FOUR-PILLAR DINING TABLE, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 72cm. high, 153cm wide, 578cm. long (extended); 2ft. 4½in., 5ft. ¼in., 18ft. 11½in.
each pillar with tilt-top action, with three associated leaves
Provenance
Acquired from John Keil, 1983.
Condition
In overall reasonable conserved condition. Colour is fairly even although the three additional leaves are associated. Top with two deep scratches which would benefit from attention. Chip to one of the additional leaves. Table comes with only four metal clasps, one bent slightly out of shape, and will need 8 further clasps (9 ideally) in order to secure the additional leaves and extend the table fully. Tilt-top of one pillar with repaired break to corner edge. One leg to pillar with repaired break. Braces replaced to pillars and D-ends possibly reduced in width. Please note, Sotheby's are borrowing additional clasps for the gallery view from Savino del Prete Ltd.
"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."