Lot 97
  • 97

A George III mahogany marble top side table

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • height 32 1/4 in.; width 4 ft. 6 in.; depth 28 in.
  • 81.9 cm; 137.2 cm; 71.1 cm
the back fitted with two later drawers, the underside with a white ivorine Stair & Company label. Adapted, reduced in width, later elements.

Provenance

Stair & Company, New York

Condition

Overall good restored condition; the later back rail fitted with two later drawers, drawers locked with no key; the frieze with cuts and probably reduced in width; losses to tips of carved acanthus scrolls to the left edge of the front frieze; the right frieze with loss to the rocaille carving of the back edge and with loss to the C scroll carving to the front edge, and with loss to a small C scroll carving; left apron with a replaced section to the centre; left side bracket to the front left leg slightly loose and with a loss to the carving at join with the leg; front frieze with two replaced tips; right side frieze with two replaced tips and loss to one tip; later varnish and age cracks to timber of frieze; later marble top with some minor scratches with minor wear and chips to the edges; ΒΌ inch shallow chip to back left corner; front right leg and back left leg with age cracks; overall 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.
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.