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Sir Ambrose Heal (1872 - 1959) for Heal & Son
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A dresser
- the interior with circular ivorine trade label inscribed, `HEAL & SON / LONDON W'
- 190.5cm. high by 123cm. wide by 50.5cm. deep;
- 6ft 3in., 4ft ½in., 1ft 8in.
stained oak, the hinged upper doors enclosing open shelves and hooks, the freize drawers above fielded panel doors enclosing a shelf
Condition
Some scratches to top surface where doors have rubbed on opening. Minor marks and scratches overall consistent with age and use. General rubbing overall to finish at edges, again commensurate with age. One wooden handle (to left hand top door, facing) with piece missing. Otherwise overall sound and 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."
"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
A similar dresser is illustrated in Susanna Goodden, At the Sign of the Fourposter, A History of Heal's, London, 1984, p. 45.