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An Italian carved walnut cassone Tuscan, 16th Century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Walnut
- 53cm. high, 173cm. wide, 51cm. deep; 1ft. 9in. 5ft. 8in., 1ft. 8in.
with carved female masks to the front and metal handles on each side, inscribed on the back with a white painted inventory mark 'Vier Jahreszeiten H.173'
Provenance
Previously collection Dr. Otto Lanz, Amsterdam
Acquired by Drey from the above in 1928
Condition
In overall good original condition. Some minor elements of the carving missing due to worm damage, which appears to be no longer active. Hinges to the lid loose and one missing, there is evidencfe of former hinges to the interior. The back left leg detached and the feet could well be fine replacements. A decorative piece with an interesting history.
"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
Dr. Otto Lanz (1865-1935)
Dr. Otto Lanz was a Swiss surgeon who moved to Amsterdam in 1902, where he remained until his death. Apart from his professional achievements, Lanz was a great connoisseur and passionate collector of Italian Renaissance art. In 1906 objects from his collection were installed in a room in the Rijksmuseum. In the period July-October 1934 a significant part of his collection was included in the exhibition of Italian art in Dutch possession in the Stedelijk Museum of Amsterdam. After the death of Lanz in March 1935, the collection, consisting of paintings, sculpture, furniture and ceramics, approximately 430 objects, was entrusted to the Rijksmuseum by his heirs. In 1941 his widow sold most of the collection through Hans Posse to Hitler's proposed Führermuseum. The price was 2 million Swiss francs and 350,000 Dutch guilders. After the capitulation, the collection was returned to The Netherlands and ended up in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and another part came to the Bonnefantenmuseum in Maastricht in the late 1980s.
Dr. Otto Lanz was a Swiss surgeon who moved to Amsterdam in 1902, where he remained until his death. Apart from his professional achievements, Lanz was a great connoisseur and passionate collector of Italian Renaissance art. In 1906 objects from his collection were installed in a room in the Rijksmuseum. In the period July-October 1934 a significant part of his collection was included in the exhibition of Italian art in Dutch possession in the Stedelijk Museum of Amsterdam. After the death of Lanz in March 1935, the collection, consisting of paintings, sculpture, furniture and ceramics, approximately 430 objects, was entrusted to the Rijksmuseum by his heirs. In 1941 his widow sold most of the collection through Hans Posse to Hitler's proposed Führermuseum. The price was 2 million Swiss francs and 350,000 Dutch guilders. After the capitulation, the collection was returned to The Netherlands and ended up in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and another part came to the Bonnefantenmuseum in Maastricht in the late 1980s.