- 224
England
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Vivien's Writing Bureau
- walnut, boxwood, oak
- 102 by 81 by 48cm., 40 by 31¾ by 19in.
- Made circa 1750.
the fitted walnut and oak interior with leather writing surface
Provenance
Acquired from Asprey, ‘2ft 6inch Queen Anne walnut bureau’, January 1949, (Laurence Olivier Archive, The British Library, London, Add MS 79839)
Literature
Pall Mall Deposit and Forwarding Co. Ltd. Deposit Inventory, 14 August 1950, drawing room, ‘15. Walnut bureau’, (Laurence Olivier Archive, The British Library, London, Add MS 79838);
Cecily Finn, 'Den Förtrollande Ladyn’ [The Enchanting Lady], Bonniers Månadstidning, 1954, p. 35, fig. 2;
Anthony Denney, 'The Oliviers off stage', House and Garden, May 1958, p. 64.
Cecily Finn, 'Den Förtrollande Ladyn’ [The Enchanting Lady], Bonniers Månadstidning, 1954, p. 35, fig. 2;
Anthony Denney, 'The Oliviers off stage', House and Garden, May 1958, p. 64.
Condition
Charming. Faded. Later brass-work. Part re-polished. Evidence of old worm. Some losses and chips to moulding's and veneers. Some lifting to veneers. Interior with wear to leather surface. Loose hinge to the fall. Old marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use. Later brass mounts.
"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."