Lot 111
  • 111

Sir Ambrose Heal (1872 - 1959) for Heal & Son

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • A dresser
  • 171cm. high by 148.5cm. wide by 47cm. deep;
  • 5ft 7¼in., 4ft 10½in., 1ft 6½in.
oak, the hook-mounted rear plate gallery beneath an overhanging cornice, two frieze drawers and two cupboard doors concealing a divided compartment

Condition

An attractive dresser in good overall condition. Some old marks, bruises and scratches, most noticeable to front left leg (facing) as visible in catalogue illustration. Finish with some typical rubbing to edges consistent with age and use. Ready for use.
"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."

Catalogue Note

There is a photograph of a dresser of this model in Heal's 1919 'Cottage Furniture' catalogue (Susanna Godden, At the Sign of the Fourposter, A History of Heal's, London, 1984, p. 34).