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A fine Italian tulipwood inlaid kingwood bureau plat, Genoese mid 18th Century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Kingwood, Tulipwood
- 76cm. high, 106cm. wide, 66cm. deep; 2ft. 6in., 3ft. 5¾in., 2ft. 2in.
with a quarter-veneered crossbanded serpentine sliding top opening to reveal a slide and two compartments, on cabriole legs edged with scrolls, terminating in gilt-bronze sabots
Provenance
Alessandro Orsi, Via Bagutta 14, Milan
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. Old minor marks, chips and scratches commensurate with age and normal usage. There are hairline construction cracks on the top which show evidence of having been filled in the past but are opening up again which can easily be filled or left and other hairline cracks generally. Good patina. The slides beneath the top are scuffed and dry looking with some patches and cracks. One gilt-bronze sabot is missing, but can easily be replaced. There are two lighter coloured dowel sized roundels on two of the legs which cannot be explained. A rare 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:
Alvar González-Palacios, Il Mobile in Liguria, Genoa, 1996, pp. 270-272, illustrates various examples of these kingwood veneered serpentine bureau plat.
The close vicinity to France and its political influence on the Republic of Genoa throughout the 18th century, had a strong impact on its cultural life and the Ligurian decorative arts. As Genoa was a major port, the local ebanisti benefited from the imports of precious woods, such as tulipwood and kingwood which was utilised on commodes, occasional tables and bureaux which were executed with a skill comparable to their French colleagues.