A George III inlaid mahogany and giltwood large pier table

the D-shaped cross-banded top inlaid with husk swags above a conforming fluted frieze with lambs-tongue molded edge raised on stiff-leaf-carved circular tapering fluted legs headed by flower heads and joined together by a husk-swag apron.

Sold in these rooms, The Arthingworth Collection, December 12, 1996,  lot 232

The solid mahogany top with later inlaid cross-banding and later inlaid husk swags; warpage and rippling to the top with three large locks to the underside to correct the warpage and with an old age crack to the front now with a fillet to the top side and a butterfly patch to the underside; the frieze with later locks to the legs; the underside of the frieze with infilled regular holes where previous swags or garlands were attached; the present swags are probably later additions; legs probably replaced; additions to feet; the back legs each with a metal brace ant join with back rail and with triangular metal bracket; top loose from base; central front right leg with chips to gesso and gilding at join with frieze and slightly loose; small chips and losses to the gilding throughout, especially to legs and feet and with old marks and scratches.
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.
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