A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY METAMORPHIC FOLIO CABINET, CIRCA 1825, ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS
A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY METAMORPHIC FOLIO CABINET, CIRCA 1825, ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS
the sliding triple-ratcheted bi-folding leather-inset top with removable book stops above a pair of glazed doors with four adjustable shelves, the moulded plinth with concealed brass castors
84cm. high, 107cm. wide, 72.5cm. deep; 2ft. 9in., 3ft. 6in., 2ft. 4½in.
Condition Report:
Good quality with signs of age and use. The leather inset to the hinged tops worn with significant losses, scuffs, scratches and marks. Lacking two thirds of waist height moulding to one side. A historic split to one fold of top, near the hinge. Old marks and scratches generally. Some water marks to foot of plinth base. Interior shelves slot into place but one is warped. Mahogany rails (upon which folios rest) which slot into top have warped one is missing brass fixing and they currently do not fix in place. When fully extended and 'set-up' this piece is impressive and the mahogany lovely.
"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 IV MAHOGANY METAMORPHIC FOLIO CABINET, CIRCA 1825, ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS
the sliding triple-ratcheted bi-folding leather-inset top with removable book stops above a pair of glazed doors with four adjustable shelves, the moulded plinth with concealed brass castors
84cm. high, 107cm. wide, 72.5cm. deep; 2ft. 9in., 3ft. 6in., 2ft. 4½in.
Condition Report:
Good quality with signs of age and use. The leather inset to the hinged tops worn with significant losses, scuffs, scratches and marks. Lacking two thirds of waist height moulding to one side. A historic split to one fold of top, near the hinge. Old marks and scratches generally. Some water marks to foot of plinth base. Interior shelves slot into place but one is warped. Mahogany rails (upon which folios rest) which slot into top have warped one is missing brass fixing and they currently do not fix in place. When fully extended and 'set-up' this piece is impressive and the mahogany lovely.
"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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