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A fine Regency ormolu-mounted inlaid rosewood, ebony and burr maple writing table circa 1815
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- rosewood, ormolu, ebony, maple
- height 28 1/2 in.; width 45 in.; depth 23 1/2 in.
- 72.4 cm; 114.3 cm; 59.7 cm
the rectangular top inlaid with a large rectangular panel to the center flanked by a pair of smaller rectangular panels above a conforming frieze fitted with a pair of drawers and mounted on all sides with ormolu classical mounts raised on a pair of pierced trestle supports each with ormolu mounts joined by a turned stretcher and ending in paw feet on a plinth base.
Provenance
G. Lester, London
Christie's New York, Ocotober 17, 1981, lot 189
Condition
Overall good restored condition; with a polished surface; together with a later glass top; ormolu cleaned and with some very minor areas of pitting; some minor nicks to veneers to base and with some 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.
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.