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A GEORGE IV ROSEWOOD LIBRARY WRITING TABLE circa 1820
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 29 in.; width 5 ft. 1/2 in.; depth 29 3/4 in.
- 73.7 cm; 153.7 cm; 75.6 cm
the rectangular cross banded top with rounded corners and inset with leather and with a molded brass mounted edge, the conforming frame with two drawers at the front and one drawer at the rear, all with inset paneling, supported on baluster turned end supports on veneered rectangular supports on turned tapered and faceted circular feet with inset castors.
Condition
Restored condition, later leather-lined top, some chips and patches to veneers with areas of inpainting and some graining, the trestle supports with some inpainted age cracks, feet with some patches and age cracks, overall with some old marks, scratches scuffs and bruises.
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.