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A William and Mary oak boarded desk box dated 1663
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Oak
- 23.5cm. high, 75.5cm. wide, 46cm. deep; 9¼in., 2ft. 5¾in., 1ft. 6in.
with the incised initials S.B., the frieze with relief carved foliage and dragon motifs and the slope with a border of lunettes between ruled scribe lines, the interior fitted with three small drawers
Literature
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 1, p. 38, in The Hall; A 30” antique oak Desk with 2 carved S scroll panels to the front, lift lid enclosing 3 drawers. £19-5;
‘West Horsley Place II’, Country Life, 1 April 1939, p. 329, illustrated on the oak refectory table.
‘West Horsley Place II’, Country Life, 1 April 1939, p. 329, illustrated on the oak refectory table.
Condition
Overall in country house condition. Later strengthening batons to the slope. Old marks, chips and scratches, later lock. One base panel replaced.
"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."