- 156
A PAIR OF REGENCY BLACK JAPANNED AND PARCEL-GILT CHESTS ON STANDS CIRCA 1815
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- height 5 ft. 4 in.; width 38 1/4 in.; depth 15 1/4 in.
- 162.6 cm; 97.2 cm; 38.7 cm
each in two sections, the upper section fitted with a pair of cupboard doors opening to adjustable shelves and painted on the reverse with figures beneath flowering trees, the side panels similarly decorated.
Provenance
Jeremy Ltd., London
Condition
In good condition with some very minor chips to the decoration with some areas of inpainting, some minor bruises, one with old repaired break to left side cornice; the other with repaired break to left corner of the cornice; shrinkage to door panels of each cabinet and with vertical age cracks; the tops each with age cracks.
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.
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.