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A pair of Italian carved walnut commodes, Veneto mid 18th century
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- walnut, pine, poplar, marble
- each 87cm. high, 140cm. wide, 60cm. deep; 2ft. 10¼in., 4ft. 7¼in., 1ft. 11¾in.
each with a later inset Siena marble top, with two short drawers above two long drawers, the reverse of one with a printed paper label; handles replaced
Provenance
Tullio Silva Collection, Milan
Literature
Saul Levy, Il mobile Veneziano del Settecento, Vol. I, Milan, 1964, Tav. XII illustrated.
Condition
In overall good conserved condition and can be placed immediately. Colour of the wood slightly less orange more natural and attractive than in the catalogue photograph and the rear marble top on p. 119 is more yellow. Old very minor marks, chips and scratches generally commensurate with age and normal usage. There is a very minor section approx 6cm of the left edge of the moulding on the top drawer of one which is missing.There is evidence of previous handles. There are several vertical hairline cracks and other cracks generally including construction cracks which can either be left or filled. One the same commode there is a vertical crack approx 26cm long on the rear right stile which would benefit from some minor restoration. There are some minor restorations to the marble tops which have been very well executed and are hardly noticeable. Both with two partly illegible ink inscribed paper labels.
"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."