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Coffre en placage de bois de violette et cuivre doré, milieu du XVIIIe siècle
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 35 cm, larg. 61 cm, prof. 38,5 cm
- Height 13 3/4 in; width 24 in; depth 15 in
orné de ferrures en forme de feuillages stylisés ; le couvercle découvrant un intérieur aménagé
Condition
Illustration is accurate.
Few old patched restorations in places but kingwood veneer in good general condition.
Highly decorative copper mounts with a little wear.
Inside with two drawers and a secret compartment in the lid.
Rare example of strong-box made for keeping safely documents, jewels or money, with two fixing screws allowing to fix it firmly on a stand.
"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."