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A Portuguese carved hardwood cabinet on stand mid 17th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- 44cm. high, 97cm. wide, 40.5cm. deep; 1ft. 5¼in., 3ft.2¼in., 1ft.4in., total height on stand: 138cm. high; 4ft.6¼in.
of rectangular form with four short drawers, two long drawers and two deep drawers panelled to simulate two drawers, with a handle on each side, the whole carved with ripple-cut mouldings with foliate pierced brass mounts, the stand with a ribbed and pierced foliate frieze on composite disc turned and baluster legs joined by stretchers on flattened bun feet
Condition
Old marks, chips and scratches and splits in the veneer especially to the top commensurate with age. There are some restorations to the pierced frieze. There are cracks and old restorations to the legs and feet. In overall good conserved 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:
M. H. Mendes Pinto, Portuguese Furniture Collection Guide, the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga,Portugal, 2000, plate 15, for a related pau santo cabinet, (inv. 1387), with ripple-cut-mouldings and pierced brass mounts reproduced here in fig.1.
The cabinet or contador developed in Portugal in the midle of the 17th century and was derived from the Spanish papeleira but never had a drop-leaf front. The characteristic ripple-cut mouldings (tremidos) which contained the raised geometrical panels were of Dutch derivation and were adopted in Portugal most probably after the recapture of Brazil from the Dutch.