A REGENCY OCTAGONAL PENWORK LIDDED TABLE, CIRCA 1825

Sold Without Reserve
A REGENCY OCTAGONAL PENWORK LIDDED TABLE, CIRCA 1825

painted with oak leaves and acorns, and with later brass liner inside, the top with a later added hand-coloured engraving
height 30 in.; width 18 ½ in.; depth 13 in.
76.2 cm; 47 cm; 33 cm

Condition Report:
Scattered chips, flakes and losses to surface decoration throughout. Some staining and losses to picture inside lid. Interior metal liner later. Minor lifting and old restoration to edges of table. Some fading to decoration especially near feet.

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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Provenance:
Christie's New York, 17 October 1997, lot 500