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A NORTH ITALIAN RENAISSANCE REVIVAL TORTOISESHELL, ENGRAVED IVORY-VENEERED EBONIZED AND EBONY INLAID SIDE CABINET Italy, 3rd quarter 19th century
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- ebony, ivory, tortoiseshell
- height 7 ft. 2 in.; width 51 1/4 in.; depth 20 1/4 in.
- 218.5 cm; 130 cm; 51.5
the break-arch pediment centering an urn over a drawer and above three doors enclosing shelves, the lower part with a slant front opening to reveal a solid writing surface with an arrangement of drawers above a pair of drawers, embellished with engraved ivory Vitruvian scrolling vine motif centering panels, with mythological figures.
Provenance
Formerly from the property of Mrs. Marshall Fields
Condition
Overall in good condition. With the usual dents, nicks and scratches to the surface consistent with age and use.
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.