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An Italian Rococo walnut and burr slant front desk Lombardy, circa 1760
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 39 1/2 in.; width 40 1/2 in.; depth 20 in.
- 100.5 cm; 103 cm; 51 cm
The fall front opening to reveal a fitted interior with a niche flanked by four drawers. Remounted
Condition
In overall good condiiton. With general cracks to the burr, consistent with age. The fall front with a horizontal filled crack and further smaller filled cracks. Escutcheon on fall front is loose. With a loss of molding to the upper left and general age and construction cracks to the moldings and drawers. Feet replaced.
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.