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An Italian baroque gilt-bronze mounted ebony, ebonised and tortoiseshell cabinet on stand, possibly Naples second half 17th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ebony, tortoiseshell, gilt-bronze
- The cabinet: 57cm. high, 118cm. wide, 36cm. deep; the stand: 81cm. high, 118cm. wide, 37cm. deep; 1ft. 10½in., 3ft. 10½in., 1ft. 2in.; 2ft. 8in., 3ft. 10½in., 1ft. 2½in.
the architectural front fitted with drawers, the central arcaded compartment with a bronze sculpture of a classical youth; the ebonised and carved stand 19th century
Condition
In overall fair conserved condition with marks and scratches consistent with age and use. The tortoiseshell with good colour but with some cracks and small repairs. The niche brass figure loose and needing re fixing. Minor shrinking cracks to ebonised exterior Minor losses and repairs throughout The later stand in very good condition with minor marks.
"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."