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A German mahogany and brass-inlaid writing cabinet early 19th century, attributed to Adolph Friedrich Voigt
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- mahogany brass oak satinwood beech
- 122cm. high, 65cm. wide, 70cm. deep; 4ft., 2ft. 1½in., 2ft. 3½in.
the flap beneath a solid gallery enclosing an oval adjustable mirror, fitted with six small removable containers veneered with birch and crossbanded with tulipwood, with sliding lids flanking a reading slope on a ratchet, and an adjustable compartment for writing implements, on shaped supports joined by an undertier
Provenance
Purchased: Ayer & Co. (Antiques) Ltd, 8 & 9 Quiet Street, Bath, 3rd July 1957
Exhibited
The Regency Exhibition at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, 1946.
Literature
A writing cabinet of closely related form, attributed to Adolph Friedrich Voigt, circa 1815, of closely related form is illustrated in Heinrich Kreisel, Die Kunst des Deutschen Mobels, Munich, 1973, 3 Vols., vol. III, pl.423
Illustrated Arthur Boys, The Regency Exhibition at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, Country Life, August 9th 1946, pl.6. where it is here shown illustrated being inspected by Her Majesty Queen Mary, and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.
Condition
Overall in very good condition. Some very minor age cracks to the flap which do not detract. Some minor areas of filler. Some signs of minor restoration. Feet slightly scuffed. Old marks and scratches consistent with age. Ready to place.
"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
A writing cabinet of very similar form, also attributed to Adolph Friederich Voight is in the Collection of the Berlin City Museum.