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A pair of Italian walnut and burr-walnut serpentine commodes, Ferrera mid 18th century
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- 86cm. high, 153cm. wide, 58cm. deep; 2ft. 10in., 5ft., 1ft. 11in.
each quarter veeneered and crossbanded top with rounded corners above two long drawers flanked by doors to the sides on shaped aprons and husk carved cabriole legs with pad feet
Condition
Very good condition. The veneers have some minor old chips and marks commensurate with age. Some areas of the veneer have been replaced especially around the hinge of one door and the corner of one drawer.
To discuss this lot in greater detail please call Mario Tavella on 00 44 207 293 5052, or email Mario.Tavella@sothebys.com
"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."
Catalogue Note
Comparative Literature:
L. Bandera, Il Mobile Emiliano,Milan, 1972.
G. Manni, Mobili in Emilia, Modena, 1986, p. 323, fig. 289, for a related Ferrarese commode, with two long drawers and the distinctive curved corners and accentuated boldly scrolled cabriole legs as are found on the offered commodes.