An Italian chinoiserie lacquered and parcel-gilt vitrine cabinet by Luigi Zampini, Florentine, en suite to lots 420 and 421 circa 1861

the upper section with a pierced cresting carved with scrolls, stylised Greek key motif and painted with flowers and foliage above a glazed door and canted glazed sides with fretwork at the angles, the interior decorated with sprays of foliage, the lower section in the form of a plinth with canted corner and sides with raised panels the exterior with reserves of chiniserie figures and pagodas and birds amongst landscapes

In overall good original condition. Old very marks. chips and scratches commensurate with age and normal usage. The detail to the decoration is most attractive. There are some scattered areas of losses to the varnish but this does not detract from the piece. There are some very minor scattered construction cracks but these are hardly noticeable and can be left. The door to the upper section is slightly stiff and needs easing. There is a large vertical crack in the back panel and other scattered cracks and bubbling to the decoration internally which will need attention. There is also a raised minor section of wood at the base of the back panel which will need some attention. There is an old repair to the front right canted corner to the top which has been touched up with gilt paint.
"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.
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See the footnote to lot 420.