Lot 22
  • 22

An Italian walnut and burr walnut chest of drawers, late 17th century

Estimate
4,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Woods, pine, poplar, walnut
  • 128cm. high, 162cm. wide, 68cm. deep; 4ft. 2½in., 5ft. 3¾in., 2ft. 2¾in.
the rectangular top with curved corners above two short and three long drawers with a door in each side enclosing two shelves on a platform base, the whole with raised mouldings

Condition

In overall good conserved condition. Colour less orange and more natural and attractive than in the catalogue photograph. There is an added strip of wood towards the rear edge of the top with further filled cracks some of which are opening up again. Old marks, chips and scratches generally commensurate with normal usage. Some of the drawers are a little stiff and would benefit from easing. Some minor restorations to the veneer.
"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."