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A Queen Anne walnut bureau cabinet early 18th century
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- WALNUT PINE BEECH OAK LEATHER
- 238cm. high, 103cm. wide, 60cm. deep; 7ft. 9¾in., 3ft. 4¾in., 1ft. 11¾in.
the top with an arched broken pediment above a pair of bevelled mirrored doors enclosing a central cupboard with two doors flanked by folio divisions and two banks of five drawers with six drawers below and two candleslides. the bureau with a central pair of cupboard doors enclosing three small drawers flanked by two secret drawers, pigeonholes and six small drawers, with a slide below, two short and two long drawers, on bun feet
Condition
This piece is generally in good condition. It has been repolished. There are some filled age cracks. The mirror plates are old but have possibly been re-silvered. Minor age cracks to the flap and more obvious ones to the sides. Writing inset to reverse of flap stained. Minor chip to one secret drawer. Really in ready to go 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."