Sale 564
Estimate$30,000 – $50,000
Property from Fairlawn, Lake Forest, Illinois Provenance: Sir Henry Price (d. 1963), Wakehurst Place & Wilbraham House, London Sotheby's London, November 22, 2000, Lot 182 Hotspur Ltd., London, 2001 Note: Pembroke tables with tops inlaid in this fashion appear in Hepplewhite & Co.'s The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide. Two tables with identical decoration were sold at Sotheby's London, April 10, 1972, Lot 64 and April 24, 1998, Lot 101.
Width closed 18 5/8 inches. In good, stable condition overall consistent with age and use. Veneers are generally tight and intact, with a few minor instances of repair throughout. The top with surface wear in the form of surface scratches, some tight age splits, nicks and minor areas of dark brown discoloration in a manner consistent with age and use. Top is slightly lighter in color than that of the two D-form leaves due to sun exposure. Facade of drawer with an area of veneer loss to the lower edge approximately 1/2 inch in width. Drawer opens and closes smoothly; slightly sticks upon closure. Split to the base board of the drawer. Facade of the opposing faux drawer is lighter than that of the drawer due to sun exposure. Legs are stable, with light surface wear in the form of scratches and nicks. With key. Additional images available upon request.
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