Lot 41
  • 41

Stipo in legno laccato, dipinto e dorato con applicazioni in metallo Inghilterra, inizio del secolo XVIII

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description

  • lo stipo cm 91x96,5x50; il sostegno cm 76x103x52
dipinto a cineserie, due ante sulla fronte rivelano dieci tiretti; su sostegno in legno dipinto di rosso e dorato, di epoca posteriore, gambe mosse, piedi ad artiglio con sfera

Condition

1. Left panel. A crack, vertical from top to bottom; a minor one (cm 25); other four (from 5 to 12 cm). Vatrious chips on the landscape and figures. Right panel: a long crack from top to bottom and four of minor entity (5/3 cm); scratched on the black ground along 10 cm on the upper part. Various chips: a part (3 cm) of the three missing, as the faces of the figures, see restored with a gilt varnish. Left side: a long crack (60cm); one of the big birds in the middle is lacking part of the wing (3 cm) and the neck (6cm). Other small chips. Right side: a vertical crack (30cm); 2 other smaller the bird in the middle is missing part of the head (3 cm) and of the wing (4cm). All the edges slightly wotrn as the upper top six of the corner metal mounts are missing the little volute. 2. Internal side of the sdoor panels: left panel the two cracks described above are visible but the patina of the lacque is fresher with brilliant gilding. The same on the right panel. Both present same scratches correspondent to the horizontal border of the drawers. The chest of drawers is in good conditions except same rare minor chips and the sign of a candle (6 cm) on the surface of the upper left drawer. The gilt venturine on the frames is slightly worn on the edges. The table (XIX century) is slightly scatched.
"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."