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A set of Italian baroque green and red-painted library cabinets late 17th century
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 114 in.; overall width 191.5 in.; inner width 163 in.; width of sides 78 1/4 in.
- 289.5 cm; 486.5 cm; 414 cm; 198.5 cm
the molded cornice of breakfront outline above three shelves flanked by rounded fluted columns, the lower part with four pairs of cupboard doors, the back centered by a doorway beneath an architectural niche.
Condition
Old minor marks and wear consistent with age and use. Traces of old worm. With some standard repairs again consistent with age and use.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The overall design of these bookcases, with their cornice, frieze and columnar standards relate to a library bureau-cabinet with virtually identical Corinthian pilasters and is illustrated in G. Morazzoni, Il mobile veneziano, Milan, 1958, pl. CDLXXXII.