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A GEORGE III OCTAGONAL SATINWOOD AND MAHOGANY TILT-TOP TABLE, LATE 18TH CENTURY, IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS |
估價
600 - 800 GBP
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描述
- 72cm. high, 119cm. wide, 85.5cm. deep; 2ft. 4½in., 3ft. 11in., 2ft. 9¾in.
the boxwood strung and rosewood crossbanded top supported by a turned columnar stem on arched feet ending in brass cappings and castors
Condition
Please note at some point in this history of the piece the top has undergone alteration and it may be associated to the base. This has been sensitively restored. The top with unusual (but attractive) marks to the grain from polish. An area of inset veneer 18 by 2.5cm approx tone one sort corner. Filler and repair to crossbanding, losses to boxwood stringing. The brass catch to the underside has been moved at some point. The remedial work to this piece has been sensitively done.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
The design of this table relates to similar produced by Gillows, see Lindsay Boynton, Gillow Furniture Designs, Royston, 1995, pls. 67-68 for comparison.