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A Fine George III Inlaid Satinwood Secretaire Bookcase circa 1785
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- height 6 ft. 4 1/2 in.; width 31 in.; depth 20 1/4 in.
- 194.3 cm; 78.7 cm; 51.4 cm
the figured satinwood veneers crossbanded with tulipwood, the secretaire drawer concealed as two false drawers and fitted with a leather-lined writing surface and an arrangement of small drawers and pigeon holes.
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, October 23, 1998, lot 348
Condition
In very good restored condition: small old replacements overall to cross banding and stringing and with minor existing losses overall to cross banding and stringing; area of lifting veneer at upper right hand corner of secretaire drawer; later leather lining to writing fall and now with silk-lined interior; some of the glass panes replaced.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.