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A George II style mahogany kneehole desk late 19th/early 20th century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- LEATHER MAHOGANY OAK
- 82cm. high, 140cm. wide, 78cm. deep; 2ft. 8¼in., 4ft. 7in., 2ft. 6¾in.
in the manner of William Kent, the shaped top with a tooled leather insert above three frieze drawers and two pedestal cupboard doors fashioned as dummy drawers, one enclosing adjustable shelves the other three drawers, on a plinth with concealed castors
Condition
This is of extremely good quality and is a very good version of the 18th century model. The quality of the carving is very good and the piece is beautifully constructed. The desk has been recently sympathetically restored and is in a ready to use 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."