A painted and ebonised carved wooden and wrought-iron console table

with a later oval ebonised top supported by a centaur with two serpents on rockwork and rectangular platform base; decoration refreshed

In overall good conserved condition. Old marks, chips and scratches as visible from the catalogue photograph. There is a section of the front of the wooden serpent face nowmissing but this can easily be restored. Several restorations to the carved sections eg to the serpents tail, the arms, head and body of the centaur and rockwork base but not exclusively. Some refreshment to the painted decoration. Some scattered age cracks.
"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.
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