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A pair of Italian walnut guéridons à trespolo, Venetian mid 18th Century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Walnut
- each 85cm. high, 43cm. wide, 36cm. deep; 2ft. 9½in., 1ft. 5in., 1ft. 2¼in.
each with a serpentine top above a pierced frieze and scrolled stem on tripod bases carved with foliage and rocaille; with a printed paper label Sandro Orsi Antichita 14 Bagutta Milano, at the top of the leg of one, with illegible stencilled numbers on the other; restorations
Provenance
Alessandro Orsi, Via Bagutta 14, Milan.
Literature
Giuseppe Morazzoni, Il Mobile Veneziano del'700, ed. Görlich, Milan, 1958, illustrated fig. CCX.b.
Condition
In overall good restored condition. Construction cracks across the top of one, which is not too noticeable and old restorations to both stems. Evidence of old minor worm which appears to be no longer active. One of the feet on one has lost its tip. There are some minor losses to the moulding around the top of one due to worm damage.
"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."