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An Italian Neoclassical parcel-gilt and white-painted commode Venice, circa 1770-1780
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marble, pine
- height 32 1/4 in.; width 73 1/2 in.; depth 30 1/2 in.
- 82 cm; 187 cm; 77.5
Condition
Marble top with minor chips, abrasions and with approximately 7in. by 2in. patch at front edge. With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions. Scattered old worm damage; most to legs and reverse; not extensive. Scattered small losses, abrasions, chips and restored small breaks to applied carved decoration of sides. Legs blocked. Scattered losses, chips and cracks to gesso. Redecorated, gilding and paint with some losses, rubbing and light surface dirty. Mounts with later gilding and now with rubbing and surface dirt. In good condition.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Comparative Literature:
Enrico Colle, Il Mobile Neoclassico in Italia, Arredie Decorazioni d'Interni dal 1775-1800, Milan, 2005, pp. 270 and 271, ill. 58.
Comparable examples of commodes of this type with flared sides and applied foliate decoration are also illustrated, C. Santini, Mille Mobile Veneti, Modena, 2002, p. 112-113, pl. 150-151; see also page 114 for a commode of similar outline with painted rather than applied decoration.