- 559
An Italian walnut, burr walnut and fruitwood inlaid credenza, Lombardy, early 18th century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Walnut, poplar, fruitwood
- 117.5cm. high, 193cm. wide, 62cm. deep; 3ft. 10½in., 6ft. 4in., 2ft. ¼in.
the hinged top opening to a single compartment above two cupboard doors and two side doors, all revealing an interior fitted with one shelf, on an ebonised plinth base; restorations
Condition
In good condition, with marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Re-ebonised. Some losses and chips. Traces of old woodworm, which appears to be no longer active. Losses probably caused by old woodworm along the rear edge of top, with old repairs. Sections of the base replaced, reinforcements to upper dumb side drawers; re-varnished. Interior papered with glued carta Varese. Ready to place.
"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
M. Odom, A History of Italian Furniture, New York, 1966.
A “sacristy cupboard” or credenza is found in the Davanzati Palace collection (Odom, op. cit., p. 75, fig. 65; now Detroit, Institute of Arts, Ford Collection); whilst another one, nearly identical to the present lot, was formerly recorded in the Bardini Collection, Florence.