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A pair of Italian carved boxwood and fruitwood frames by Giuseppe Maria Bonzanigo, Turin circa 1790
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- wood
- each: 68cm. high, 56cm. wide; 2ft. 2¾in., 1ft. 10in.
each within a stepped and cavetto shape box frame the finely carved repeated foliate motifs, rosettes and curled fronds laid on a black ground, the corners with an inset paterae, each with an inscribed ivorine label applied to the reverse Cowdray, 1919, 150 and 151
Provenance
Weetman Pearson, 1st Viscount Cowdray (1856-1927), at Cowdray Park, Sussex;
Lady Anne Cowdray (1913-2009) 1st wife of John Pearson, 3rd Viscount Cowdray (1910-1995), at Broadleas House, Wiltshire;
Lady Anne Cowdray (1913-2009) 1st wife of John Pearson, 3rd Viscount Cowdray (1910-1995), at Broadleas House, Wiltshire;
Condition
In overall very good original condition. The colour overall is less orange and more natural and much more attractive than in the catalogue photograph. The microsculture which is exquisitely carved is in exceptional condition. There is very minor old woodworm to the outer frame which appears to be no longer active and is not too noticeable.
"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
For Giuseppe Maria Bonzanigo (1745-1820) and his oeuvre as well as for Weetman Dickinson Pearson, 1st Viscount Cowdray and Lady Anne Cowdray see footnote to previous lot.