A GEORGE III BOXWOOD STRUNG AND CROSSBANDED MAHOGANY BOW-FRONT KNEEHOLE DESK, CIRCA 1780
A GEORGE III BOXWOOD STRUNG AND CROSSBANDED MAHOGANY BOW-FRONT KNEEHOLE DESK, CIRCA 1780
with a frieze drawer, six small drawers and a cupboard, on squat square tapering legs
97cm. high, 94cm. wide, 53cm. deep; 3ft. 2in., 3ft. 1in., 1ft. 9in.
Condition Report:
Later handles. Some slight cracking to veneer of door. Slight movement to drawers. Small loses to crossbanded veneers.
"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."
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A GEORGE III BOXWOOD STRUNG AND CROSSBANDED MAHOGANY BOW-FRONT KNEEHOLE DESK, CIRCA 1780
with a frieze drawer, six small drawers and a cupboard, on squat square tapering legs
97cm. high, 94cm. wide, 53cm. deep; 3ft. 2in., 3ft. 1in., 1ft. 9in.
Condition Report:
Later handles. Some slight cracking to veneer of door. Slight movement to drawers. Small loses to crossbanded veneers.
"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."