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An Italian kingwood, tulipwood and parquetry centre table, Piedmontese, part 18th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- kingwood, tulipwood, giltbronze, pine, poplar, oak
- 72cm. high, 52cm. wide., 33cm. deep; 2ft. 4½in., 1ft. 8½in., 1ft. 1in.
with a rectangular sliding top with moulded edge and rounded corners revealing a quarter-veneered top with a gilt-bronze scrolled handle on each side, the concave-fronted frieze draw on cabriole legs terminating in gilt-bronze feet, the whole inlaid with diaper motifs
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. There is a hairline horizontal construction crack across the top which can be left or filled. The top beneath is a bit scuffed. There are some very minor restorations to the parquetry. Some very minor sections of veneer missing which can easily be restored.
"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:
Roberto Antonetto, Il Mobile Piemontese nel Settecento, Vol. II, Turin, 2010, p. 229, for a very similar parquetry centre table with a sliding top terminating in gilt-bronze hoof feet.
Roberto Antonetto, Il Mobile Piemontese nel Settecento, Vol. II, Turin, 2010, p. 229, for a very similar parquetry centre table with a sliding top terminating in gilt-bronze hoof feet.