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A George III satinwood and kingwood crossbanded secretaire bookcase circa 1790
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Kingwood, satinwood, rosewood
- 196cm. high, 88.5cm.wide, 51cm. deep; 6ft 5in., 2ft. 11in., 1ft. 8in.
the shaped pedestal above two rosewood banded astragal glazed doors, the secretaire drawer with a baize lined writing surface fitted with an arrangement of seven chevron banded drawers and three pigeonholes, above three graduated long drawers on bracket feet
Literature
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 2, p.149, in the Weston Bedroom; A 3” antique Sheraton satin and kingwood banded Secretaire Bookcase with shaped cornice 2 trellis glazed doors, lined silk, enclosing shelves, secretaire drawer, and 3 drawers below with brass oval plate handles. £60-0-0.
Condition
Excellent example of its type. Lower drawer slightly warped. Bracket feet possibly later but do not detracts. Veneer patches to sides. Old, marks and scratches throughout.
"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."