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A French Renaissance carved oak coffer, Picardie 16th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- 82cm. high, 149cm. wide, 54cm. deep; 2ft.7¾in., 4ft.10¼in., 1ft.9in.
with a rectangular moulded top above a panelled front, the frieze carved with guilloche enclosing flowerheads above lunettes enclosing linenfold, the stiles with a herringbone motif surmounted by a grotesque mask the central panel with a satyr mask with an iron handle on each side with similarly carved panels on each side on a platform base
Condition
Old marks, chips and scratches and pitting to the top commensurate with age. The candle box inside is now missing. The piece has been partially re-backed. The detail to the carving is most attractive. The clasp is broken and will need restoring and the lock-plate is a replacement. The top is possibly associated and has an added horizontal strip at the back. The panel on the base is a later replacement. In overall good conserved condition. Lovely mask carved capitals.
"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."