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Coffre en placage d'ébène du milieu du XVIIe siècle, vers 1640-1650
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 31 cm, larg. 55 cm, prof. 37,5 cm
- Height 12 1/4 in; width 21 2/3 in; depth 14 3/4 in
bardé de bandes de fer et muni de poignées et serrure ; ouvrant à neuf tiroirs, l'abattant découvrant sur sa façade intérieure une marqueterie de fleurs
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate.
Fine coffer; the ebony veneer is slightly marked in places due to density of the wood.
One horizontal crack on the top (visible on illustration).
The inside drawers - 6 and not 9 (as described) as some have simulated front - are made of solid palissander.
The marquetery in fairly good condition with patched restoration in places and cracks.
The metal fixing points of the outside steel borders are visible on the inside.
The steel with traces of rust and oxydation have been cleaned.
2 nails missing.
Attractive model.
"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."