- 644
A Dutch carved rosewood, ebony and walnut 'rankenkast', second half 17th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- rosewood, ebony, oak, walnut
- 198cm. high, 185.5cm. wide, 79cm. deep; 6ft. 6in., 6ft. 1in., 2ft. 7in.
with an overhanging cornice with a lion mask and seraphim at the angles, with a central panel carved with a bird amongst foliage, above two panelled doors with ribbon-tied floral trails flanked by demi-columns opening to reveal a long narrow drawer and a shelf, the sides with raised panels as the doors, on bun feet
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. Old minor marks, chips and scratches and very minor losses to the veneer commensurate with age and normal usage. There are some scattered age cracks and construction cracks at the joints which can easily be filled or left. The middle front foot has been renewed and the rear feet are later.
"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. 48-49, no. 21 (Inv. R.B.K. 15982) and pp. 50-51, no. 22 (Inv. 15508).
This cupboard illustrates the sober simplicity and stately proportions of furniture being produced in the Netherlands in the 1660's-80's. The use of geometrical forms and contrast of light and dark exotic woods which would have been extremely costly at the time this piece was produced, is typical of this type of furniture. The ebony demi-columns and fielded panels in contrasting light and dark woods can be seen on a cupboard illustrated by Baarsen, op. cit., p. 49. He also illustrates op. cit., p. 51, a cupboard of similar form with ribbon-tied floral trails carved in a similar manner to those on the offered pieces. Furthermore, a similar cupboard is illustrated by J. van Herck , gli stili dei mobili, Il mobile Fiammingo, Milan,1972, p. 69, (Museum Mayer van den Bergh, Antwerp).
Reiner Baarsen, Dutch Furniture 1600-1800, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Amsterdam, 1993, p. 48-49, no. 21 (Inv. R.B.K. 15982) and pp. 50-51, no. 22 (Inv. 15508).
This cupboard illustrates the sober simplicity and stately proportions of furniture being produced in the Netherlands in the 1660's-80's. The use of geometrical forms and contrast of light and dark exotic woods which would have been extremely costly at the time this piece was produced, is typical of this type of furniture. The ebony demi-columns and fielded panels in contrasting light and dark woods can be seen on a cupboard illustrated by Baarsen, op. cit., p. 49. He also illustrates op. cit., p. 51, a cupboard of similar form with ribbon-tied floral trails carved in a similar manner to those on the offered pieces. Furthermore, a similar cupboard is illustrated by J. van Herck , gli stili dei mobili, Il mobile Fiammingo, Milan,1972, p. 69, (Museum Mayer van den Bergh, Antwerp).