A Flemish Baroque silver and gilt-metal mounted ebony, rosewood, tortoiseshell, ivory, inlaid and carved giltwood cabinet-on-stand, probably Antwerp, late 17th century

UK: Greenford Park WarehouseRestricted Species

Lot Closed

November 13, 12:14 PM GMT

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Distinguished Property from Osterrieth House in Antwerp

A Flemish Baroque silver and gilt-metal mounts with ebony, rosewood, tortoiseshell, ivory, inlaid and carved giltwood cabinet-on-stand, probably Antwerp,

late 17th century

the doors enclosing a fitted architectural interior with drawers and with a central door with a further mirrored interior, overall elaborately decorated with carved giltwood putti and cartouches and set with pierced silver mounts with masks, allegorical females, putti and foliage, on a later stand, later pediment, restorations

180cm. high, 109cm. wide, 50cm. deep; 5ft. 11in., 3ft. 6 7/8 in., 1ft. 7 3/4 in.

This lot contains ivory or rhino horn and other restricted materials. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrictor prohibits the import of certain items (including ivory) to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with CITES licence applications where a buyer elects to either collect or arrange their own shipping, nor will Sotheby's assist with the international movement of ivory/rhino horn by air, either as freight or through hand carry. Sotheby's shipping will only assist in shipping the lot to either domestic UK or EU destinations, where delivery is made by road transport. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.

A cabinet featuring similar mounts with stylised foliage and putti on the drawers was sold Sotheby's London, 12 July 1963, lot 78.