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A Spanish Colonial mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell inlaid rosewood and ebonised games table, comprising some 18th century elements
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Mother of pearl, Tortoiseshell, rosewood
- 79cm. high; 75cm. wide; 67,5cm. deep, 2ft. 7in, 2ft. 5 ½ in, 2ft. 2 ½in.
the raised top with a canted border inlaid with scrolling foliage inset with a later removeable chessboard revealing a recess, the edge of the top with ripple-cut moulding, the frieze with a band of stylised foliage on ebonised spirally turned legs terminating in toupie feet
Condition
Overall in good condition; Games board of a later date as well as the rosewood bottom section below the board. Very minor losses and repairs to mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell. Originally with castors.
"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."