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A Dutch carved giltwood centre table, early 18th century and later
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- glding, oak, pine
- 80cm. high., 95 wide, 54cm. deep; 2ft. 7½in., 3ft. 1¼in., 1ft. 9¼in.
with a later rectangular grey marble top, the pierced frieze carved with female masks and on herm supports centred by an x-form stretcher centred by a later basket of flowers; re-gilt; probably formerly a stand for a cabinet
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. Some scattered chips, scratches, pitting to the marble top. Old very minor marks and chips to the gilding as visible from the catalogue photograph and nicely worn to the red bole. The table has been reblocked and the friezes strenghtened. The stretcher and basket look later replacements.
"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
Comparative Literature:
Reiner Baarsen, Dutch Furniture 1600-1800, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Amsterdam, 1993, p. 68-69, no. 31 (Inv. R.B.K. 14980), illustrates a table in gilded limewood the base of which is conceived in a similar vein to this table with herm supports, x-form stretcher centred by a basket of flowers, stated to be circa 1700 and The Hague. Baarsen states, op. cit., that the legs in the form of herms are based on Italian prototypes and developed at the Court of Louis XIV at Versailles. The French Classical court style was emulated in the Netherlands in the residences of the Stadholder William III and Daniel Marot (1661-1752), the celebrated architect and designer who disseminated this style.
Reiner Baarsen, Dutch Furniture 1600-1800, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Amsterdam, 1993, p. 68-69, no. 31 (Inv. R.B.K. 14980), illustrates a table in gilded limewood the base of which is conceived in a similar vein to this table with herm supports, x-form stretcher centred by a basket of flowers, stated to be circa 1700 and The Hague. Baarsen states, op. cit., that the legs in the form of herms are based on Italian prototypes and developed at the Court of Louis XIV at Versailles. The French Classical court style was emulated in the Netherlands in the residences of the Stadholder William III and Daniel Marot (1661-1752), the celebrated architect and designer who disseminated this style.