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A pair of George III rectangular mahogany concertina-action card tables circa 1760
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- MAHOGANY OAK BEECH PINE
- 74cm. high, 93.5cm. wide, 47cm. deep; 2ft. 5in., 3ft. ¾in., 1ft. 6½in.
in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, on leaf-carved square legs
Provenance
Acquired by the vendor's parents for their London home, circa 1960.
Condition
Generally these tables are in good condition. Both tops have some slight warping and both have age cracks some of which have subsequently been filled in with inset fillets of timber and coloured in. One hinge has been replaced. Old marks and scratches consistent with age and use.
"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."
Catalogue Note
For comparisons with Chippendale's work, see The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Directory, Leeds, 2005 facsimile edition, pl. no.49. This plate, which shows a writing table, features similar relief carved reserves and angel brackets.
The offered card tables recall a similar pair with bell-flower relief carved reserves and finely carved angle brackets. These were offered by Christie's London, 3 July 1997, Lot 23 and were supplied, along with a group of seat furniture, to George Weller-Poley, Esq., Boxted Hall, Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk.
The offered card tables recall a similar pair with bell-flower relief carved reserves and finely carved angle brackets. These were offered by Christie's London, 3 July 1997, Lot 23 and were supplied, along with a group of seat furniture, to George Weller-Poley, Esq., Boxted Hall, Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk.