Cassettone in radica di noce e in noce intagliata Veneto, secolo XVII

con cartelle intagliate e rilievo; minimi difetti

The top: with an horizontal crack side to side. Two parallel cracks from the left back side to the centre, with stucco filling of material losses, for cm 6. At the centre stucco filling for cm 7x4. Stains, scratches, fire marks, dents throughout, crack of cm 23 on the right front corner. The front: with minor chips and dents on the edges. The right side: with a vertical crack from top the bottom and minor chips to the edges. The left side: with three vertical cracks from top to bottom and a loss of material cm 6x3. The base and the feet all worn and chips on the projecting areas.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

PROVENIENZA

Paolo Canelli, Milano.