Lot 1088
  • 1088

A Regency gilt-brass mounted rosewood center table circa 1820

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • rosewood, brass
  • height 28 1/2 in.; width 4 ft. 8 1/4 in.; depth 43 1/4 in.
  • 72.3 cm; 142.9 cm; 109.9 cm
the rectangular top with rounded corners and fitted with a rope-molded gilt-metal banding to the frieze, the top tilting above a square block raised on downswept supports on a concave-sided square plinth raised on paw feet with scrolled brackets and headed by scallop shells, on casters.

Provenance

Christie's London, June 26, 1986 lot 140

Condition

Overall good restored condition; with a glossy surface; the top appears to be solid mahogany with a rosewood veneer and with some minor hairline age cracks and with very minor rippling and minor shrinkage; hairline age cracks to the crossbanded veneers to the frieze; the underside of the top with a black wash; one screw lacking to one backplate of locking mechanism; the plinth with age cracks; some minor areas of lifting to the veneer in places and with small nicks and wear to edges; some losses to the gilding in places due to rubbing especially to the feet.
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.