A GEORGE I RED-JAPANNED AND PARCEL-GILT CABINET

on a Dutch Baroque painted carved limewood stand.  Losses, alterations.

The cabinet in distressed condition; lacking cabinet doors; lacking original decoration to sides; losses and extensive discoloration and fading to the red japanned surface of the drawers due to sun damage; the stand with a later gray painted wash overall and with chips and losses t to the carving and painted decoration; the backboard replaced.
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.

The table falls into a group of Dutch carved and painted wood tables and stands referred to as "Kwabtafels". Kwab refers to the Auricular style of ornament adopted by Dutch Silversmiths such as Johannes Lutma and the van Vianen brothers in the beginning of the 17th century. Later this style was adopted into the designs of carved furniture as tables, stands and hall benches. (R.J. Baarsen, Nederlandse Meubelen 1600-1800, Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, Zwolle, 1993, cat. no. 18, pp. 42-43.)