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A Spanish Renaissance metal-mounted and velvet upholstered strong box 17th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height of strong box 11 in.; width 17 1/2 in.; depth 8 in.; height of ebonized box 8 1/4 in.; width 15 3/4 in.; depth 10 1/2 in.
- 28 cm; 44.5 cm; 20.5 cm; 21 cm; 40 cm; 26.5 cm
with a rounded top with a handle opening to reveal a damask-lined interior with a clasp joining to a lock plate raised on bracket feet, the whole decorated with velvet damask and incised metal mounts with rounded nails. Together with an ebonized Dutch baroque small box. 2 pieces.
Exhibited
Winter Antiques Show, January 18-27, 2008, New York
Condition
Strong box with distressed upholstery, as visible from the catalogue illustration. Back section missing its upholstery almost in its entirity. Worm damage in the back. Minor losses to iron work and oxidation to the top and front. Cracks to the mounts. Missing nails, added nails for support. The interior with tears and losses to the velvet.
The ebonized box with old worm, wear and old chips to the decorated surfaces on later feet. Loss of molding to the side left bottom drawer. Re-ebonized.
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.