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An Italian walnut and parcel-gilt casket, Florentine early 17th Century
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Giltwood, Walnut
- 23cm high., 44.5cm wide., 22.5cm wide; 9in., 1ft. 5½in., 8¾in.
with the letters IHS with a cross within a starburst roundel, the sides with addorsed bellflowers and bracket feet, the inside with a later candle-box, with the paper label inscribed in ink N.647 M146 007
Provenance
Antichitá Salvadori, Florence
Condition
In generally good original condition. There is a horizontal construction crack to the front. There are construction cracks around the edge of the lid. Old minor marks, chips and scratches to the painted decoration. The painted decoration to the frieze below the lid possibly refreshed.
"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."