A tortoiseshell veneered and ivory-inlaid cabinet on stand, India, Gujarat or Sindh, circa 1710 and later
Auction Closed
October 27, 03:41 PM GMT
Estimate
26,000 - 35,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
the upper slightly domed cover opening to reveal two velvet-lined drawers, the front with an upper section featuring three dummy frontal facade drawers, with central key and lock for the cover, under which feature two hinged doors with six-pointed ivory bordered stars, opening to reveal sixteen fronts opening to eleven drawers, with lock and gilt metal mounts, the sides with similar decoration and two metal handles, set on later stand
chest: 52 by 53 by 35cm.
height with stand: 121.5cm.
This lot should not bear a Warehouse symbol and will remain at New Bond Street after the sale. // This lot contains ivory and other restricted materials. Sotheby's recommends that
buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements
prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrictor prohibits the import
of certain items (including ivory) to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that
Sotheby's will not assist buyers with CITES licence applications where a buyer
elects to either collect or arrange their own shipping, nor will Sotheby's assist
with the international movement of ivory by air, either as freight or through hand
carry. Sotheby's shipping will only assist in shipping the lot to either domestic UK
or EU destinations, where delivery is made by road transport. Please note that
CITES licences are required for the export of any restricted species from the UK,
including to EU countries. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot
justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.
Ex-collection Lady Ottoline Morrell, Garsington Manor, Oxford.
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