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A GEORGE III ROSEWOOD CROSSBANDED FIDDLE-BACK MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD SERPENTINE COMMODE, LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY, IN THE MANNER OF MAYHEW AND INCE |
估價
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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描述
- 82cm. high, 91cm. wide, 54.5cm. deep; 2ft. 8¼in., 2ft. 11¾in., 1ft. 9½in.
boxwood and ebony strung, the top inlaid with a satinwood oval boxwood and ebony strung the canted bracket feet concealing original wooden and brass castors
出版
Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at 19 Hill Street, 1927, 'Left Front Bedroom / A mahogany chest of four drawers inlaid with fine lines of satinwood, fluted pilasters 36in. wide';
Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at Shottesbrooke Park, 1928, vol. I, possibly 'Lobby / 3ft. 0-in. Antique Sheraton mahogany and inlaid chesty of drawers'
Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at Shottesbrooke Park, 1928, vol. I, possibly 'Lobby / 3ft. 0-in. Antique Sheraton mahogany and inlaid chesty of drawers'
Condition
Very attractive colour. The oval to the top with splits and some remedial restoration at this site. The top drawer with evidence (grooves) from former sliding cover. Wear to gilding of origiinal handles. This is a quality piece of furniture and whilst there are notable cracks to the top it is none the less in good order.
"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."