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An Italian carved walnut cassapanca 17th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- 98cm. high, 164cm. wide, 45cm. deep; 3ft. 2in., 5ft.4in., 1ft.5¼in.
the rectangular pierced back with flaring baluster and turned splats above a rectangular seat on scrolled trestle supports; restorations
Condition
There are later editions to the top rail, seat and the splats are later as well. There are cracks in the trestle supports which do not detract from the piece and cracks generally in overall good restored 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.
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."
Catalogue Note
Comparative Literature:
F.Schottmüller, Wohnungskultur und Möbel der italienischen Renaissance, Stuttgart, 1921, p. 81, fig. 189, for a related cassapanca in the Kaiser Friedrich-Museum, Berlin, reproduced here in fig.1.
F.Schottmüller, Wohnungskultur und Möbel der italienischen Renaissance, Stuttgart, 1921, p. 81, fig. 189, for a related cassapanca in the Kaiser Friedrich-Museum, Berlin, reproduced here in fig.1.