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A REGENCY INLAID ROSEWOOD SOFA TABLE circa 1800
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- height 27 3/4 in.; width 34 in.; width open 4 ft. 4 1/2 in.; depth 24 in.
- 70.5 cm; 86.4 cm; 133.4 cm; 61 cm
the rectangular figured top with satinwood line inlay, cross banding and two flaps with rounded corners, the frieze with two drawers with line inlay flanked by tablets with line inlay, the reverse similarly inlaid but with false drawers, supported on shaped line inlaid and edged trestle ends, with down swept square legs with brass paw feet and castors and joined by a shaped plain stretcher, all edged with boxwood stringing.
Condition
The catalogue illustration is too orange in tone. The top with some lifting to the stringing and small replacements. The right side of the top adjacent to the hinged leaf has had a full depth repair and consequential graining to disguise which has discolored with age. Old marks and scratches to the top. There is a well-disguised repaired break to one foot. Overall in fair condition with small chips, losses and scratches consistent with age and 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.
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.