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A George III inlaid tulipwood and satinwood secretaire bookcase circa 1790
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- tulipwood, satinwood, bone
- height 7 ft. 3 in.; width 40 1/4 in.; depth 22 1/2 in.
- 221 cm; 102.2 cm; 57.2 cm
in two sections: the upper section fitted with three adjustable shelves; the lower section fitted with a secretaire drawer opening to an arrangement of arched pigeonholes and small drawers above a pair of doors opening to three sliding shelves. The reverse with an old paper label printed ALLEN'S / DEPOSITORY / COLWYN BAY / H 8075.
Condition
Overall good condition; side panels to lower section with some minor hairline vertical age cracks; drawer front and door fronts to lower section with some very thing age cracks to veneers with some very minor lifting to veneer at crack; the piece has beautiful color and a nice surface, very minor wear to edges and stable.
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.