- 1006
A fine George III inlaid harewood, satinwood and fruitwood marquetry writing table attributed to Christopher Fuhrlohg circa 1775
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- harewood, satinwood, fruitwood
- height 30 1/2 in.; width 4 ft. 10 1/2 in.; depth 28 in.
- 77.5 cm; 148.9 cm; 71.1 cm
Provenance
Collection of the late Helena Hayward, OBE, FSA
Sold Sotheby's London, July 10, 1998, lot 78
Sold Sotheby's London, July 10, 1998, lot 78
Literature
J. F. Hayward, 'A Further Note on Christopher Fuhrlohg', Burlington Magazine, July 1977, pp. 486-493, figs. 21, 25-26 & 28
Condition
In good condition. Leather replaced; now with staining and wear. Small veneer patches to all four corners of top. Front central drawer with a 5 inch age crack to left side. Doors at sides of central drawer with restored horizontal age cracks to center. Key holes lacking brass. Sides of the desk with restored horizontal age cracks across the width of the side. Some scattered small veneer patches to crossbanding. Some infill and inpainting to dents and chips at legs. Some patches to banding at square feet. Some collars at tops of legs with restorations. Mounts possibly later.
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.