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Rare cabinet de collection en marqueterie de noyer, bois fruitiers, travail du Sud de l'Allemagne, fin du XVIe/début du XVIIe siècle
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- wood
- Haut. 71 cm, larg. 99 cm, prof. 42 cm
- Height 28 in; width 39 in; depth 16 1/2 in
de forme rectangulaire, à niche décor marqueté toutes faces de scènes de bataille, de chasse, motifs géométriques et arabesques ; le dessus se soulevant ; ouvrant à deux vantaux découvrant onze tiroirs et deux petits vantaux ; poignées écoinçons et ornements en bronze ciselé et doré ; reposant sur des pieds boulles (rapportés)
Condition
The illustration is quite accurate. The cabinet is actually in pretty good condition despite the lock system of the upper compartment is missing, as well as the key. Impressive marquetry and intartia work, on both geometrical and figurative panels. Attractive object with reasonable estimate, to recommend.
"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
Conçu pour servir d'écrin aux merveilles des Kunst und Wunderkammer, ce cabinet de collection est typique de la production de l'Allemagne du sud au début du XVIIe siècle et plus particulièrement de la région d'Augsbourg. L'iconographie est une composition savante, où le thème récurrent du combat de la lumière intelligible du monde contre le chaos des ténèbres mêlé aux influences stylistiques maniéristes servent la vision du marqueteur et celle d'un probable commanditaire.