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A pair of German iron mounted leather covered and painted armorial trunks probably Saxony, dated 1669
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- leather, wood, iron
- 84.5cm. high, 167cm. wide, 64cm. deep;33in., 65½in., 25in.
both polychrome painted with medallions with the coat-of-arms of Hans Kaspar von Schönburg (1594-1644) and his wife Sophia Maria Reuss von Plauen (1614-1690) and dated 1669, overall set with pewtered iron mounts, the hinged lid elaborately studded, damages and wear to the leather and painting
Condition
In country house condition. The leather is badly worn and has losses and some repairs/patches. The interior of both is lined with Venetian marbled paper, with losses. One trunk with a later two handled tray.
"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."