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A Charles II oak tester bed part 17th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- oak
- 207cm. high, 215.5cm. wide, 150.5cm. deep; 6ft. 9½in., 7ft, ¾in., 4ft. 11¼in.
assembled from various components probably in the 19th century, the gadrooned cornice enclosing a panelled tester bed incised with lozenges, the panelled headboard with three terms and with a leaf carved cup and covered baluster front posts, adapted in the 19th century
Literature
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 1, p.95, in the Mulberry Bedroom; A 4’10” antique oak 4 post Bedstead with 2 carved panels to the back and 3 figure pilasters, low foot with 2 elaborately carved panels, 2 carved bulbous posts, carved and panelled tester and gadroon moulded cornice. £200.
Condition
Generally good. Losses to moulding. Losses to polish on tester. Chips to baluster uprights. Will require a new mattress and probably base. With a small secret cupboard in the head board.
"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."