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A pair of George III stripped pine and fruitwood chimneypieces circa 1770
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- pine and fruitwood
- height 4 ft. 10 1/2 in.; width 6 ft. 1/4 in.; depth 6 1/4 in.; height of opening 46 3/4 in.; 4 ft. 5 1/2 in.
- 148.6 cm; 183.5 cm; 15.9 cm; 118.7 cm; 135.9 cm
Condition
Overall in good condition. Very nicely carved.
The first with a small loss to top of left drapery pendant swag. Some very minor restorations to carving of frieze. Small loss to beading of front right corner of top, and with large long loss to top edge of crown molding in front left corner.
The second with small chip to beading of top left corner, loss to ribbon of bow carving above left support. Central frieze with loss of acanthus molding on left side. The central urn frieze with loss of carving to bottom right. Right side drapery swag with loss to pendant tusks. Small loss to beading of front-right corner of top.
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.