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An English black-Japanned cabinet on carved giltwood stand late 17th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- 169cm. high, 116cm. wide, 60cm. deep; 5ft. 6½ in., 3ft. 9¾ in., 1ft. 11½ in.
the cabinet with engraved gilt-brass mounts and a pair of doors decorated with a chinoiserie river scened including boats, pavilions and trees with a dragon in the foreground, the interior containing an arrangement of ten similarly decorated drawers, the stand carved with cherubs to the front amongst dense foliage and flowers, on scrolling supports, some refreshing to the Japanned finish, later oil gilding to the stand
Literature
G. Beard, 'Hagley Hall, Worcestershire', Connoisseur Year Book, 1954, p. 17, no. XII.
Condition
In country house condition with wear and losses to decoration. Areas of refreshing to the finish, particularly to the sides. Some wear, losses and flaking to giltwood stand.
For further information on this Lot, please contact the English Furniture Department on 00 44 (0) 207 293-5470.
"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."