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A fine South German table cabinet early 17th century
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 EUR
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Description
- height 26.5cm, width 32.5cm, depth 21cm.; height 15cm, width 25cm, depth 18cm.
veneered on all sides in different coloured woods, inlaid with parquetry, the drop front inlaid on the inside with musical instruments, dice, playing cards, fitted with nine drawers, the fronts inlaid with architectural capriccios; together with a Renaissance casket of beechwood, painted and enforced with iron straps, tinned
Provenance
Sale, Hanover, Sotheby's, 7 October 2005, lot 1303.
Condition
The table cabinet with old traces of woodworm and extensive loss of veneer to backside, loss of veneer to sides and blistering, overall very dry and soiled, two knobs of small drawers detached; the casket with loss to paint, mounts oxidised, overall loss of paint, no key
"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."