- 86
North India
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- 17th Century Style Table Top
- inlaid marbles and hardstones
- 179 by 120cm., 70½ by 47¼in.
with a central coat of arms for the Electors of Bavaria and the monogram 'ME' for Prince-Elector Maximilian I (reg. 1598-1651) and his wife Elisabeth von Lothringen.
Condition
This impressive and decorative table top, after an period example, is in very good condition. There are no breaks, restorations or cracks. There is a very minor chip to a corner, barely noticeable.
See Hojer, Ottomeyer (eds.), Die Möbel der Residenz München, Munich, 1996, pp. 68-72 for an illustration of the Munich table.
"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
The present lot is a modern reproduction of a table top produced by the Grand Ducal Workshops in Florence, circa 1623-30, and now in the Residenz, Munich (inv. no. Res.Mu. M 140), the former royal palace of the house of Wittelsbach.