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A fine Northern Italian Baroque walnut and ebonized chest of drawers Brescia (Lombardy), late 17th century
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 39 1/2 in.; width 60 in.; depth 27 in.
- 100.3 cm; 152.5 cm; 69 cm
the shaped top with outset molded corners above a long frieze drawer, the lower part with three long drawers flanked and separated by ebonized flutes, with curved paneled sides, raised on a plinth base and shaped feet.
Exhibited
Winter Antiques Show, January 18-27, 2008, New York
Condition
In excellent overall condition, rare form. Evidence of age and with minor old repairs all of which are consistent with age and use; signs of old worm to drawers.
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
A virtually identical example made in Brescia, fitted with nearly identical escutcheons and with circular pulls, lacquered to simulate ebony, is illustrated, A. Midano, L'Arte del legno in Piemonte nel sei e nel settecento, Turin, p. 168.