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An Italian rococo polychrome painted chest of drawers Venice, circa 1760
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- height 33 1/2 in.; width 49 1/2 in.; depth 26 1/2 in.
- 85 cm; 126 cm; 67 cm
with a serpentine-fronted faux-marble top above a bombé shaped case fitted with two drawers, the corners and sides applied with fruit with floral and foliate garlands continuing to cabriole legs, painted with floral and foliate motifs in polychrome on a cream ground.
Exhibited
Winter Antiques Show, January 18-27, 2008, New York
Condition
In good overall condition with the sort of general wear which is expected and consistent with age and use and is well displayed in catalogue illustrations. Good craquelure to painted surfaces with minor restorations and retouching in places.
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 closely comparable chest of drawers is illustrated, E. Barbolini Ferrari, Mobili Dipinti, Modena, 2004, p. 131; another very similar is illustrated, S. Levy, Lacce Veneziane Settecentesche, Milan, 1999, pl. 103.