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A set of Regency leather-lined mahogany metamorphic library steps in the manner of Gillows circa 1820, together with a George III mahogany games table, circa 1770 and a George III inlaid mahogany torchere, circa 1770
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- height of steps extended 30 3/4 in.; height closed 19 in.; width 31 in.; depth 20 in.; height of table 29 1/2 in.; width 36 in.; depth closed 17 1/2 in.; depth open 35 1/2 in.; height of torchere 4 ft. 1/2 in.; width 19 in.; depth 18 in.
- 78.1 cm; 48.3 cm; 78.7 cm; 50.8 cm; 74.9 cm; 91.4 cm; 44.5 cm; 90.2 cm; 123.2 cm; 48.3 cm; 45.7 cm
3 pieces.
Provenance
The library steps, Norman Adams Ltd., London
The table, David Pickup, Gloucestershire, from who acquired in 1985
The torchere, Christopher Clarke Antiques, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, from whom acquired in 1986
Condition
The library steps:
Overall good restored condition; the leather lined surfaces later; some later glue blocks to the underside; later support block with two screws to underside of bottom step at front right corner; overall with old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises consistent with age and use.
The card table in overall good restored condition; the top with some scratches and minor stains; possibly later fitted with a small drawer to the back rail; the back gate support possibly replaced; overall with some old marks, scratches scuffs and bruises.
The torchere in good restored condition; one vertical age crack to the stem into the center of the tripod base; age crack to the tripod base; three screws to the collar under the top; 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.