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A Regency rosewood crossbanded, ebony and boxwood strung mahogany sofa table, possibly Scottish, circa 1815
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- rosewood
- 73.5cm. high, 163cm. extended, 66cm. deep; 2ft. 5in., 5ft. 4¼in., 2ft. 2in.
with a pair of frieze drawers opposing dummy drawers, on a trestle frame with down-curved legs ending in brass cappings and castors
Provenance
Possibly William Kerr, 6th Marquess of Lothian (1763 - 1824)
Literature
Newbattle Abbey, Midlothian, Inventory, 1901, p.33, possibly in the Beech Bedroom, ‘Mahogany inlaid sofa table with 2 flaps and 2 drawers’;
Newbattle Abbey, Midlothian, Inventory, 1930, p.27, possibly in the Family Bedroom, 'An old English mahogany sofa table with banded border fitted drawers & 2 hinged leaves 3ft 4 x 2ft'
Newbattle Abbey, Midlothian, Inventory, 1930, p.27, possibly in the Family Bedroom, 'An old English mahogany sofa table with banded border fitted drawers & 2 hinged leaves 3ft 4 x 2ft'
Condition
Country House condition. Lovely quality. Ash carcase elements suggest Scottish manufacture. Losses to stringing and some lifting. Stains to timber and of a faded appearance from sun. Lacking drawer handles to the dummies and front handles replaced.
"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."