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An Italian red and gilt lacquered chinoiserie tray topped centre table, Piedmontese second quarter 18th Century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Painted, Gilded, Pine, Poplar
- 69cm. high, 79.5cm. wide, 48cm. deep; 2ft. 3¼in., 2ft. 7¼in.1ft. 7in.
the removeable top decorated with chinoiseries on cabriole legs with lambrequins and hoof feet; refreshments to the decoration
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. Old very minor marks, chips and scratches to the top with a medium sized chip to the lacquer above and below the castle ruin. The moulded back of the tray has been repainted and there is evidence of old restoration to construction cracks at the joints. Retouching to lacquer. Wear to feet.
"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:
Roberto Antonetto, Il Mobile Piemontese nel Settecento, Vol. II, Turin, 2010, illustrates various examples of these lacquered tray-topped and arte povera decorated centre tables on hoof feet, pp. 235-238.
An identical example, possibly the above, is illustrated in Carlo Steiner, Mobili e Ambienti Italiani, Vol.II, ed. Bramante, Milan, 1963, p.302 (from the Collection of Count Franco Cella Bruni). The pair to it is presently recorded in a private Italian collection.
A related Piedmontese table lacquered in green, yellow and blue also depicting chinoiserie scenes in arte povera, was sold from the estate of the late Giuseppe Rossi, in these Rooms, Vol. I, 10th March 1999, lot 28 (£70,000).