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An Italian cream, red and gold lacquer bureau cabinet mid-18th century
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- pine, metal
- height 79 in.; width 37 1/2 in.; depth 19 1/2 in.
- 201 cm; 95 cm; 50 cm
Provenance
Principi di S. Vitale, Colorno;
Pietro Accorsi, Turin;
The Collection of Giulio Ometto, Sotheby's Milan, April 11, 2002, lot 312
Pietro Accorsi, Turin;
The Collection of Giulio Ometto, Sotheby's Milan, April 11, 2002, lot 312
Condition
In good condition overall and ready to place. Some age splits and minor warping in places, primarily on left cabinet door, bureau side, and arched crest, commensurate with age,. Japanned surface with lovely craquelure, with minor losses in places to the gilt areas, and minor flaking and patches, but surface is stable. Some refreshment to red areas of decoration and darkening of later varnish. Feet replaced. Small chip to vertical moulding of right cabinet door, and a dent to the cross rail above the upper drawer of the lower section.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.