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An Italian scagliola table top, in 18th century style
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Scagliola, Black marble, Giltwood
- 50cm high, 229cm high, 112cm deep, the top 210cm. wide, 74cm. deep; 1ft. 7¾in., 7ft. 6¼in., 3ft. 8in., 6ft. 10½in.
with a central cartouche depicting a staircase, balustrade and a village on a hill, dated 1755, flanked by scrolling fruit, foliage and birds within a banded border, now mounted into a larger black marble slab and a giltwood base in Louis XIV style, within a gadrooned border, on square tapering legs joined by a stretcher
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. There is a restored break to the right side of cartouche which has been well executed with a very minor restoration along the border by the crack. There are some minor hairline construction cracks where the scagliola joins the marble border as visible from the catalogue photograph. There are several watermarks as visible from the catalogue photograph. The giltwood base with minor chips to gilding.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."