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A French Renaissance leather and iron-mounted strong box 16th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height of the strong box 9 in.; width 13 3/4 in.; depth 9 in.; height of the casket 6 in.; width 21 1/2 in.; depth 6 1/2 in.
- 23 cm; 35 cm; 23 cm; 15 cm; 54.5 cm; 16.5 cm
the rounded top mounted with iron straps with a central iron clasp; the front with a circular lock plate with similarly decorated frontal sides. Together with a rectangular pinewood iron-mounted casket. 2 pieces.
Exhibited
Winter Antiques Show, January 18-27, 2008, New York
Condition
Wear to the leather with losses. Some wear and losses to the iron straps with losses to nails, with small replacements. Traces of old worm. Age cracks. Some lifting to the iron work and straps.
Iron work strong box with significant damage to the top and sides with holes, worm, age cracks, oxidation to the mounts and lifting to the strapwork.
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.