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A GERMAN ENGRAVED IVORY PEWTER AND BRASS INLAID WALNUT AND MARQUETRY TABLE TOP LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ivory, pewter, brass, walnut
- 84cm. high, 127cm. wide, 70cm. deep; 2ft 9in., 4ft 2in., 2ft 3½.
the top with concave sides and projecting rounded corners inlaid with a parrot on a scrolled corbel flanked by scrolling foliage, tulips and flowers and further reserves with a figure flanked by further flowers and foliage on a later carved walnut stand in 17th century style, carved with fruiting and floral swags pierced foliage centred by a stylised scallopshell on boldly scrolled front legs and turned and baluster carved rear legs joined by scrolled leaf carved stretchers; left side carving on stretcher partially missing
Provenance
Zabert, Turin
Condition
The top is slightly faded and would benefit from a repolish according to taste. The top was probably formerly the top of a commode. The wooden moulding around the top is possibly later. Old minor marks, chips and scratches generally commensurate with normal usage and age. There are some very minor sections of veneer missing and restorations to the veneer on the top which is hardly noticeable. There is a restored horizontal construction crack across the top which is opening up again and would benefit from being refilled which can easily be done. Attractively carved base and some of the carving has been strengthened on the reverse.
"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."