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A Queen Anne dark green and gilt-chInoiserie japanned secretaire cabinet circa 1710
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- oak/pine
- 213cm. high, 101cm. wide, 53cm. deep; 6ft. 11¾in., 3ft. 3¾in., 1ft. 8¾in.
the double domed cornice with three replaced silvered finials above a pair of doors revealing an arrangement of ten drawers, the lower part with a secretaire drawer enclosing four drawers and pigeonholes, above three graduated long drawers on bun feet, decorated throughout with figures, pavilions and hunting scenes amongst trees and wildlife, minor restorations to decoration; some mounts later
Provenance
The Property of a Lady, Christie`s London, 28 June 1979, lot 116.
The Property of a Gentleman, Sotheby`s London, 5th June 2007, lot 108, £48,000.
Condition
Overall this piece is in good condition. As stated in the catalogue minor restorations to decoration and with some later mounts. The domed cornice with some characteristic bowing and areas of re-decoration with some loss of original detail. Some minor characteristic age cracks to cornice. The interior is rather faded and has some losses to decoration which do not significantly detract. All sides with some redecoration. It is a very attractive and decorative 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
A black japanned cabinet of almost identical form is illustrated in Percy Macquoid & Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, 1924, 3 vols., vol. I, p.161, fig. 19.