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A GEORGE IV SPECIMEN MARBLE CENTRE TABLE, CIRCA 1820 |
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- 78cm. high, 108cm. wide, 70cm. deep; 2ft. 6 3/4 in., 3ft. 6 1/2 in., 2ft. 3 1/2 in.
on a parcel-gilt, ebony banded and rosewood base
Condition
A highly decorative center table with attractive specimen marble top. The top with minor chips and scratches notably to the corners and what appears to be several areas filler to the banding of central oval section, some discolouration to the grey fossilized marble ground. The table stand in overall good condition, minor losses to rosewood banded veneers to edge of table top. Scuffs to feet and rubbing to parcel gilding.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The use of a fossilised Purbeck, Petitor and other marbles native to Devon suggests the present specimen top was possibly manufactured at the Woodley Marble Works. The first large scale working of the local marble began at the start of the 19th century and soon afterwards Daniel Woodley purchased ownership of the quarry at Petitor, Torquay. For a table supplied by John Woodley of St Marychurch, Devon, circa 1844, see that sold Sotheby's London, 13 April 2011, lot 301. A further table, previously thought to be Italian but probably from the same Devon workshop, was acquired by William Courtenay, 10th Earl of Devon and sold Sotheby's London, Two Noble Collections, Powderham Castle and Seaton Delaval Hall, 29 September 2009, lot 51.