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A German neoclassical painted and parcel-gilt corner cupboard, Westphalia late 18th century
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Parcel-gilt, pine, walnut
- 202cm. high, 75cm. wide, 44cm. deep; 6ft. 7½in., 2ft. 5½in., 1ft. 5¼in.
with urn-shaped finial, the upper part with one door opening to reveal an interior fitted with one shelf, the lower part with a door enclosing a compartment with two shelves, on short tapering feet
Condition
In good condition, this painted corner cupboard has minor marks and scratches consistent with age and use and overall cracquelure to the painted decoration, which has probably been refreshed at some point. The giltwood finial is detached, although this can easily be fixed. There are some chips to the wood on the upper border of the lower section as visible from the catalogue photograph.
"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
Related literature:
H. Kreisel, Die Kunst des deutschen Möbel, Munich, 1973, vol. III
The urn-shaped finial relates this corner cupboard to the bed also from Schloss Thienhausen illustrated in H. Kreisel, op. cit., ill. 95. Both pieces were likely part of a same commission, and were probably executed by the same Westphalian workshop.