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A Colonial-Export olivewood and ebony banded sofa table circa 1830
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- olivewood, ebony
- 78cm. high, 124cm. extended, 55cm. deep; 2ft. 6½in., 4ft. 1in., 1ft. 9½in.
the top inlaid with a central leaf-form medallion, above two drawers on trestle supports with sabre legs ending in carved ebony paw feet
Literature
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 1, p.3, in the Morning Room; A 2’4“ olive wood Sofa Table with ebonized banding and inlaid leaf pattern centre, 2 drawers on standards and cross rail. £22.
Condition
A rare item generally in good order. Minor losses to veneers and mouldings. Flaps warped slightly. Old marks and scratches throughout. Top faded slightly. Small patched repair to lower section of trestle supports / uprights. One drawer front with age crack.
"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."