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A Victorian oak pedestal desk circa 1890
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Oak
- 82.5cm. high, 138cm., wide, 73.5cm. deep; 2ft. 8½in., 4ft. 6¼in., 2ft. 5in.
with three frieze drawers above two panelled cupboard doors, one enclosing three interior drawers, each pedestal on a plinth base
Literature
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 1, p.27, in the Book Room; A 4’6” oak Kneehole Pedestal Writing Table with 3 drawers and 2 doors enclosing 3 drawers and 2 trays. £24.
Condition
Formerly with a gallery. Lovely colour. Overall in good order. Conceived to be placed against a wall. One handle missing to interior drawer.
"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."