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A pair of Italian rococo walnut commodes, Venice, second half 18th century
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Walnut, pine
- each 84cm. high, 155cm. wide, 65cm. deep; 2ft. 9in., 5ft. 1in., 2ft. 1½in.
each of bombé serpentine form, the moulded top above two drawers in the concave frieze above two long drawers and carved apron, raised on short cabriole legs
Condition
In good condition, with marks and scratches consistent with age and use, and faint traces of old woodworm, which appears to be no longer active. One with two detached but present sections of veneer on its bottom frieze, the other with repair and traces of glue to front-right leg.
"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
S. Levy, Il Mobile Veneziano del Settecento.
Several related examples of this particular design are known. One sold Finarte, Rome, 27 October 1992, lot 429; another one sold Sotheby's London, 13 December 1996, lot 32 a third one - with single frieze drawer - sold Christie's Milan, 7-8 November 2000, lot 759. Levy (op. cit., fig. 97) illustrates another commode formerly in the collection of Tullio Silva, Milan.