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A Dutch marquetry, rosewood and porcelain four-leaf screen, Grand Bazar Royal, The Hague circa 1886
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- 122 cm. high, 250 cm. wide, 6 cm. deep
incorporating 60 Kangxi porcelain plates; inv. no. PLV 332
Provenance
Koningin Emma; Paleis Lange Voorhout
Literature
J.M.W. van Voorst tot Voorst, Tussen Biedermeier en Berlage, Meubel en ineterieur in Nederland 1835-1895, Amsterdam 1992, p. 451, afb. 200.
Condition
Overall in reasonable condition and dusty. With the inevitable minor dents, marks and scratches due to age and use. Each panel with two or three shinkage cracks to the back. The woodwork and the marquetry veneer overall with cracks and minor losses, especially at the back and minor old restorations.Part of the ebonished crest mouliding (of the second panelto the right) loose. The marquetry with minor old restorations. The Kangshi plates apparanty all in good condition but uninspected out of their present framing. Very recommendable piece.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
In 1886 the Grand Bazar supplied an oud Amsterdamsch ingelegd vierslag scherm met blaauw japansch porcelain (Dutch Royal Archives)