Lot 41
  • 41

An Italian porphyry table top on a white marble base in Renaissance style

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • 67cm. high, 207cm. wide, 100cm. depth; 2ft.2¾in., 6ft.9¾in., 3ft.3½ in.

Exhibited

Warsaw, The Royal Castle, Opus Sacrum, 10th April-3rd September 1990

Condition

Colour slightly darker overall and more attractive than in the catalogue photograph.The top is not solid porphyry but porphyry veneered on a stone ground. There are some very minor marks chips to the piece as a whole and old very minor restorations to the porphyry top which have been very well executed and are hardly noticeable.There is some surface dirt to the stone base as visible from the photograph. Impressive table in overall good condition.
"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.
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