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A NORTH ITALIAN EBONY AND EBONIZED ENGRAVED IVORY INLAID CABINET ON STAND Northern Italy, circa 1880's
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- ebony, ivory
- height 6 ft. 5 1/2 in.; width 45 in.; depth 19 3/4 in.
- 197 cm; 114.5 cm; 50.5 cm
the arched upper structure centered by a cupboard door opening to six drawers flanked by two cupboards and fitted with three frieze drawers, the lower cabinet with a long frieze drawer above cupboard doors opening to one shelf.
Condition
In poor condition with extensive age cracks and splits to carcass, extensive losses to molding, most of the moldings are detached and now available in a bag. However, please note that there are extensive chips to molding in place and to ivory dent frieze. This lot will require an overall restoration.
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.