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A George II mahogany bureau circa 1750
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- height 41 3/4 in.; width 4 ft. 1 1/4 in.; depth 22 in.
- 106 cm; 125.1 cm; 55.9 cm
the slant-front opening to a central prospect door flanked by fluted pilaster fronted secret drawers headed with Corinthian capitals and and arrangment of pigeonholes and small drawers, the case fitted with a pair of short drawers above three graduated long drawers.
Condition
Overall good condition; well-made with cedar-lined drawers and solid mahogany drawer fronts veneered with mahogany; very good color and surface; the front ogee-feet with restorations to the side brackets, the right side bracket replaced; some restorations to cockbeading of drawers; the handles appear to be original; case sides with minor vertical age cracks; front left foot with old crack; overall with usual nicks, scratches and scuffs.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.