Lot 27
  • 27

a Dutch cabinet with Italianate wooded and river landscapes with classical buildings and ruins, together with several figures 17th century

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Description

  • a Dutch 17th Century cabinet with Italianate wooded and river landscapes with classical buildings and ruins, together with several figures
  • A cabinet-on-stand incorporating a set of 14 paintings, all oil on panel, mounted in a contemporary ebony and ebonised cabinet, on a separate stand of later date

     

  • the cabinet itself: 70.2 by 94.5 cm., 42 cm. deep; overall 164 cm. high.; the set of 10 panels, each 24 by 9.5 cm.; the set of 2 doors, each 48.5 by 34 cm.; top 21.5 by 63.5 cm.; shaped top 14.5 by 20 cm.
a cabinet-on-stand incorporating a set of 14 paintings, all oil on panel, mounted in a contemporary ebony and ebonised cabinet, on a separate stand of later date

Condition

Overall minor veneer restorations, the top lid slightly warped and lacking lock, overall with minor hairline cracks to the veneer, left side with two vertical shrinkage cracks, right side with one, some minor losses to side mouldings and to corners of cabinet, restorations to the hinges, one mount to inner central door missing, two drawers with later knops, varnish of panels slightly yellow, panels reverse doors with minor retouches, panels would benefit from cleaning, in reasonbly good condition.
"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.
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