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A Victorian mahogany writing table circa 1850
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- MAHOGANY LEATHER OAK PINE BEECH
- 73.5cm. high, 160.5cm. wide, 107cm. deep; 2ft. 5in., 5ft. 3in., 3ft. 6in.
with a leather inset rectangular top above two drawers to each side, on shaped baluster legs
Provenance
Sir Charles Henry Tempest, 1st Baronet ( 1834-1894), thence by descent to Ethel Mary Tempest (1869-1937) who married Miles Stapleton, 10th Lord Beaumont ( 1850-1895) and thence by family descent until sold Sotheby`s London, Carlton Towers, sold by order of the Beaumont Trustees, 4th November 2009, lot 49, £12,000.
Literature
Michael Hall, Carlton Towers, Yorkshire, Country Life, 23 February 1995, p.56, fig. 4, illustrated in the library
Condition
Generally in good condition. Some minor scuffing and minor tears and wear to leather top. Quite faded in places and could benefit from re-polishing according to taste. Good quality.
"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."