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A George III guadalupe wood, mahogany, satinwood and fruitwood marquetry pier table in the manner of Thomas Chippendale circa 1770
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- height 35 in.; width 4 ft. 3 1/2 in.; depth 19 1/2 in.
- 88.9 cm; 130.8 cm; 49.5 cm
Condition
The underside of the top with small glue blocks over old crack or rout to the center of the top probably to correct old warpage and with a large block at the center; the top re-finished; overall with some old marks and scratches and nicks.
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.
Catalogue Note
A similar commode in the Lady Lever Art Gallery, is discussed by Lucy wood in her Catalogue of Commodes, London, 1994, no. 21, and she draws similarities between the marquetry on the commode and no. 20, a commode by Thomas Chippendale. A very similar Pembroke table, which sold at Sotheby's, Pulborough, March 1, 1983, lot 113 is illustrated ibid, p. 194, fig. 182; another similar Pembroke table sold at Sotheby's, London, February 14, 1992, lot 165 and illisutrated ibid, p. 194, fig. 183.