- 245
India, Gujarat or Sind
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Indo-Portuguese Fall-Front Cabinet
- wood inlaid with ivory
- 23.8 by 38.3 by 27.3cm., 9 3/8 by 15 by 10 3/4 in.
with hinged drop-front opening to reveal six drawers disguised as eight, metal lock plate and key frame inside, handles on each side
Condition
In fairly good condition, some minor ware throughout as consistent with age and use, the ivory mostly intact, few minor ivory sections missing, some restored, slightly discolored as consistent with age and use, parts of the wood also with slight infill and restoration, the back with a horizontal hairline crack through wood, hinges for drop front with some rust, slightly loose, the lock to front blocked as no key, the lock plaque a possible later replacement, the interior middle drawer also missing key, two of the fictional drawers for the upper drawer are missing small handles, drawer to bottom right-hand corner also missing handle, the two handles to either side with erosion, as viewed.
"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
This cabinet belongs to a small group of Indo-Portuguese cabinets on which both Indian and European, primarily Portuguese, figures are represented. The Europeans are recognisable by their outfits, characterised by slightly bouffant trousers, waisted shirts, and hats with an upturned flap. The activities represented on the present cabinet comprise of elephant riding and hunting.
Similar figures can be seen on examples in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, inv. no. 2000.301 (Dias 2013, p.104).
Similar figures can be seen on examples in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, inv. no. 2000.301 (Dias 2013, p.104).