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George II Mahogany Bureau Cabinet, mid-18th Century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- Height 93 in. by Width 42 in. by Depth 22 1/4 in.
the swan neck pediment with gilt metal paterae, the handles apparently original.
Provenance
H.C. Baxter & Sons, London.
Condition
Good condition overall, attractive colour. Assorted minor scratches, nicks, stains and a few age cracks throughout, consistent with age. Element of moulding on proper left side of lower cabinet detached and needs re-gluing. Small crack to one glass pane. Repairs to pierced fretwork in crest. Old breaks to blind gothic fretwork in proper right side frieze and elements to fretwork proper left side detached but present. Pierced fretwork in one interior pigeonhole detached but present; another pigeonhole with part of fretwork detached but present. One interior drawer ring pull missing. 3 keys.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.