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A ivory and ebony veneered table cabinet mounted with painted panels in South German Baroque style
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ivory, painted, gilt-bronze, ebony
- 87cm. high, 64cm. wide, 35cm. deep; 2ft.10in., 2ft. 1in., 1ft. 1 ¾in.
the lidded top above two panelled doors with painted fête galante scenes after Boucher, opening to reveal a mirrored arched open section flanked by twelve small drawers with painted medallions, all gilt-bronze mounted and above two drawers and stepped plinth on block feet, the medallions signed indistinctly, one door panel signed 'a. Boucher de Raol'.
Condition
In very good condition and ready to be placed. Interior with slight yellowing of ivory; minor repairs to feet.
"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
This cabinet in terms of its form is based upon an Augsburg cabinet in ivory and mounted with lapis lazuli panels, circa 1646, by Melchior Baumgartner in the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum, Munich.