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An Italian alabaster veneered table top, Roman 18th century
Estimate
25,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- alabaster
- Alabaster top 4.5cm. high, 156cm. wide, 77.5cm. deep; 1¾in., 5ft. 1½in., 2ft. 6½in; the base 42cm. high, 122cm. wide, 50cm. deep; 1ft. 4½in., 4ft. 1ft. 7¾in.
of rectangular form veneered with twenty-four squares together with a modern ebonised plywood base (base not illustrated)
Condition
In overall very good conserved condition. An impressive piece. There are some miniscule areas of infill. There are some old patches and restorations to the alabaster some of which have been done by painting on the marble to blend in but this has been so well executed that its hardly noticeable.
"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."