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A Dutch walnut and burr walnut 'porseleinkast' or display cabinet, circa 1740
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- walnut, gilt-metal, oak
- 242cm. high, 173cm. wide, 44cm. deep; 7ft. 11¾in., 5ft. 8in., 1ft. 5¼in.
with a scrolled acanthus leaf carved cresting above two glazed doors enclosing two serpentine later gilded shelves with canted stiles each with five short drawers, above two short and two long drawers, with later pierced brass mounts, on bun feet; originally not glazed, alterations
Provenance
Christie's Amsterdam, 24th June 2008, lot 205.
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. Old marks, chips and restorations to the veneer and scatttered age cracks. The lower section has tape across the back panels to secure the vertical planks. On the upper section there are wooden battens on back to strengthen the back panel.The top right glass panel has a crack as visible from the catalogue photograph and can easily be replaced. The piece is faded in parts and would benefit from a repolish according to taste. There is a vertical construction crack down the lower left side.The rear feet are later. There is evidence of previous mounts behind the handles which are probably 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:
Annigje Hofstede, Nederlandse meublen van barok tot Biedermeier 1700-1830, Haarlem, 2004, p. 40, fig. 45, for a vitrine cabinet of almost identical form otherwise known as a porseleinkast which was so characteristic of Netherlandish furniture of the 1730-40's.
Annigje Hofstede, Nederlandse meublen van barok tot Biedermeier 1700-1830, Haarlem, 2004, p. 40, fig. 45, for a vitrine cabinet of almost identical form otherwise known as a porseleinkast which was so characteristic of Netherlandish furniture of the 1730-40's.