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Manner of Gillows
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Serpentine Commode
- satinwood, rosewood crossbanded, boxwood and ebony strung
The reverse with a paper label st𓆏amped 'Sir L. Olivier'
- 85.5 by 110 by 60cm., 33¾ by 43¼ by 23½in.
- Made circa 1780.
Literature
Pall Mall Deposit and Forwarding Co. Ltd. Deposit Inventory, 14 August 1950, study, ’65. Inlaid mahogany chest of 4 drawers’, (Laurence Olivier Archive, The British Library, London, Add MS 79838).
Condition
Lovely colour. Old marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use. Chips and some losses to veneers notably between the third and lowest drawer. The top drawer orignally fitted. The handles probably later. Lovely shape.
"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."