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An Italian rosewood and simulated pietre dure table cabinet mid 17th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- rosewood, ivory, pine, beech, ebony, gilt-metal, turtleshell
- the cabinet 49.5cm. high, 72.5cm. wide, 37.5cm. deep; 1ft. 7½in., 2ft 4½in., 1ft. 2¾in.
containing numerous drawers inset with tortoiseshell and simulated marble, with gilt metal handles in the form of female busts, Ionic columns and putti enclosed by a pair doors inlaid with ebony and ivory Arabesques
Provenance
Horsey Place, Sussex
Condition
In country house condition. Signs of active wood-worm to the top which will need to be treated before collection. Losses to veneers, mouldings and gilt elements. warping, shrinkage and age cracks. Later stand. Old marks and scratches commensurate with age.
"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."