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An Italian carved giltwood and marble console table Sicilian, mid-18th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Marble, gilt-pine
- 91.5cm. high, 200cm. wide, 79cm. deep; 3ft., 6ft. 6¾in., 2ft. 7in.
the serpentine mottled grey marble top above a scroll and shell carved frieze on double-scrolled and shell carved legs with shaped stretchers centred on an asymmetric cartouche
Provenance
Possibly acquired by Robert Pemberton Milnes (1784–1858) or his wife Henrietta Monkton-Arundell Milnes (d.1847) in Milan, Italy where they rented an apartment in the Palazzo Arconati between 1829-1832.
Condition
Losses and wear from worm. Much wear and flaking to gilt surface, Despite untouched and tired condition and impressive piece. Old restorations and chips. Unsteady and requires fixing to a wall.
"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."