Lot 54
  • 54

A Flemish gilt-bronze-mounted tortoiseshell and ivory inlaid parquetry ebony and ebonised cabinet on stand, Antwerp in 17th century style, 19th century

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • ebony and brown tortoiseshell and gilded silver plates
  • cabinet 88cm. high,146cm. wide, 53.5cm. deep; 2ft. 10½in., 4ft. 9 ½in., 1ft. 9in.; stand 94cm. high, 150cm. wide, 55cm. deep; 3ft 1½in. high., 4ft 11½in. wide., 1ft 10in., deep:
with two frieze drawers above a pair of cupboard doors depicting musicians above clouds with fielded panels within stylised rippled-cut mouldings opening to reveal a fitted interior with fourteen short drawers and a pair of cupboard doors opening to reveal an interior inlaid with geometrical motifs and a geometric pespective above a chequerboard floor with eight short drawers the back panel sliding to reveal a recess on a conforming stand with three frieze drawers on four columnar foliate carved front legs and rear pilasters joined by a stretcher on flattened bun feet; restorations

Condition

Good overall conserved condition with very small cracks to ebony and tortoiseshell.
"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."