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A Chinoiserie gilt and black japanned cabinet-on-stand, late 19th/early 20th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- japanned, pine
- 248cm. high, 131cm. wide, 60cm. deep; 8ft. 1 3/4 in., 5ft. 3 1/2 in., 1ft. 11 1/2 in.
in the form of a pagoda, with two frieze drawers above cupboard doors opening to reveal an arrangement drawers, secret compartments and pigeon-holes around a central cupboard door, the reverse with a hidden cupboard, on a giltwood stand
Condition
Overall in reasonable restored condition. The roof section and front doors with movement along the joints of construction some of which have been restored. The Chinoiserie decoration has been refreshed in areas. The interior with refreshed decoration and losses to the japanned surface, the pull out sections of the interior revealing secret cupboards and drawers. The stand has been re-gilt. With some old marks and scratches throughout commensurate with age and use.
Please contact the department fro further photographs of the interior and secret cupboards.
"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."