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A German walnut, fruitwood and ebonised, engraved gilt-brass-mounted medal cabinet on stand circa 1700
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- WALNUT, FRUITWOOD
- 165.5cm. high, 130cm. wide, 60cm. deep; 5ft. 5in., 4ft. 3in., 2ft.
the top, sides and cabinet doors inlaid with acanthus leaves, crossbanding and a crowned monogram MF (?), with a fitted interior of fifty small drawers arranged around a small door opening to reveal an inlaid, parcel gilt, silk mounted and mirrored interior, the back with a partly illegible inventory label Auf Speicher No 35 and in manuscript V. Rosen...?, several slides now combined to form drawers
Condition
In overall good restored condition. There are restored sections to the veneer throughout which have been well executed. There is a restored patch to veneer on the bottom left hand side of the left cupboard door (as visible from the photo) and there is a repaired age crack to the bottom right hand side of the same door. There are restored age cracks to the bottom left and right hand side and to the centre of the right cupboard door. There are signs of previous mounts to the top of both sides of the inner cupboard door. The etched brass mounts on the slides would benefit from a good clean.Beautiful detail to the marquetry decoration and the etching of the brass lockplates.An interesting and highly 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
Comparative Literature
Hermann Schmitz, Deutsche Möbel des Barock und Rokoko, Stuttgart 1923, p. 51 for an illustration of a similar cabinet on stand in Schloss Oraninenbaum near Dessau.
Hermann Schmitz, Deutsche Möbel des Barock und Rokoko, Stuttgart 1923, p. 51 for an illustration of a similar cabinet on stand in Schloss Oraninenbaum near Dessau.