Lot 723
  • 723

A fine and rare pair of Italian rococo rosewood and parquetry commodes circa 1760, Florence

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description

  • height 35 1/4 in.; width 58 1/2 in.; depth 24 1/4 in.
  • 89 cm; 148 cm; 61 cm
with a serpentine-fronted breccia marble top above two short and two long drawers.

Provenance

Anonymous sale, Christie's, London, June 21, 2000, lot 145

Condition

Marble tops with some repairs. Slight trace of vertical age crack on the left hand side of one. Very small areas of veneer replacement. Veneers of good rich color. Veneers expertly restored.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.