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A GEORGE II MAHOGANY KETTLE STAND circa 1755
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- height 22 in.; width 17 in.; depth 14 1/2 in.
- 55.9 cm; 43.2 cm; 36.8 cm
the triangular figured top with incurved sides and with a conforming pierced fret gallery, supported on a turned tapered and ring turned column supported on a triangular solid platform with incurved sides, the legs of chamfered cabriole form continuing to pointed pad toes.
Provenance
The Collection of David Berg, Esq., New York City, purchased from Messrs. Hotspur Ltd., London, June 24, 1968 (£760)
Sold, Christie's, New York, October 21, 1999, lot 23
Condition
Restored condition, the top with small stress crack, small loss to gallery with some old inpainted repairs, two old infilled and inpainted cracks to triform base, underside of base lacking metal braces now showing screw holes, overall with some old marks, scratches scuffs and bruises 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.