拍品 90
- 90
A LARGE GEORGE III IRISH OVAL MAHOGANY 'WAKE' TABLE, LATE 18TH CENTURY |
估價
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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描述
- Mahogany
- 73cm. high, 305cm. wide, 153cm. deep; 2ft. 4¾in., 10ft., 5ft.¼in.
the two drop-leaves supported by double gateleg action
Condition
Overall in excellent restored condition. Polished and underside with later wash. Frame with later blocking and replacements to the pine bearers to drop leaf action legs. Unusual scale. Old marks and scratches commensurate with age. One loose mortise and tenon joint to one leg.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
The present table, distinguished by its extraordinary scale, belongs to a group of Irish oval-topped drop-leaf tables traditionally known as "wake" or "hunt" tables. Their narrow shape when the flaps are down allows them to be conveniently placed against a wall, out of the way, often in a hall or dining-room. They are known as wake or coffin tables because their narrow shape being ideally suited to holding a coffin prior to burial. Otherwise, the term hunt table originated from their use for hunt meets, when they were carried outside to hold the drink. Their versatility and mobility has resulted in many examples still in situ in houses throughout Ireland. There are examples in the Dining-Rooms of Leixlip Castle, Co. Kildare, Bellamont Forest, Co. Cavan, Mount Stewart, Co. Down and in the hall at Luggala, Co. Wicklow (see J. O'Brien and D. Guinness, Great Irish Houses and Gardens, London, 1992, p. 23, 68, 157 and 192).