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A Northern European amaranth, kingwood and fruitwood inlaid marquetry dressing table late 18th century/early 19th century
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- 77.5cm. high, 103cm. wide, 44cm.deep; 2ft. 6½in., 3ft. 4½in., 1ft. 5¼in.
inlaid with Chinoiserie scenes, the hinged top opening to reveal a leather lined writing surface enclosing a mirror and a recess with two short and one long drawer flanked by two sliding covers enclosing a recess and two further wells, the inside of the top inlaid with a bird, flowers and scrolling foliage, the lower section with two doors enclosing two drawers, the underside with a paper label for the Bradford Corporation Loan Exhibition.
Provenance
Sir Charles Henry Tempest, 1st Bt. (1834 - 1894), thence by descent to Ethel Mary Tempest (1869 - 1937) who married Miles Stapleton, 10th Lord Beaumont (1850 - 1895) thence by descent.
Exhibited
Exhibited item no. 190, Bradford Corporation Loan Exhibition, 1904, described as a Cabinet Table/ Marqueterie from 1st Breakfast Room/ Owner Ethel, Lady Beaumont/ Carlton Towers.
Condition
There are old marks chips scratches particularly to the top - some old restorations to the veneers especially to the top with some minor losses. There are splits and age cracks generally. One internal drawer is missing a handle and it would appear that the two internal wells originally had covers, now lacking. The lower drawers are lacking handles and the drawer on the other side is also lacking a handle. The lock is missing from the left door. The marquetry is attractive.
"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."