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A large Italian carved walnut and fruitwood inlaid marquetry and parquetry chest Florentine, 16th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Walnut with marquetry.
- 82cm. high, 192.5cm. wide, 78cm. deep; 2ft. 8¼in., 6ft. 3¾in., 2ft. 6¾in
the front decorated with flower filled vases, with a painted inventory label on the back 'Vier Jahreszeiten 10'
Provenance
Formerly in the collection of Count Maximilian von Arco-Zinneberg (1811-1885), Munich
Condition
in very good original condition, chips, cracks, stains and marks throughout consistent with age and use, beautiful colour and patina, wonderful detail to parquetry and marquetry decoration, to recommend
"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
Comparative Literature:
Mario Tinti, Il Mobilio Fiorentino, Milan-Rome, 1929, Tav. XVI, illustrates a chest in the Basilica di San Lorenzo in Florence with very similar floral marquetry and parquetry decoration.
Count Maximilian von Arco-Zinneberg (1811-1885)
Count Maximilian von Arco-Zinneberg was born to one of the most prominent noble families in Bavaria. Through his mother, he was a great grandson of Empress Maria-Theresia of Austria. Together with his family he mostly lived in the Arco Palace in Munich where he assembled one of the biggest collections of antler furniture in the world.