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An Etruscan style bronze mounted ebony, copper and engraved ivory inlaid ebonized cabinet Italy, possibly Florence, late 19th century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- ivory, bronze, ebonized wood
- height 8 ft. 9 in.; width 6 ft 9 in.; depth 25 in.
- 267 cm; 206 cm; 63.5 cm
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, Property from the Estate of Wendell Cherry, May 20, 1994, lot 107
Condition
Overall in fair condition and presentation but with the usual cracks, chips, dents, and nicks to ebonized carcass; all ivory with age cracks filled with dirt and some very minor inpainting to ivory; some uplifting to copper inlay; one column with a rather accentuated bend; we do not believe that the mask centering the arched glazed door or the chimera on the top are original; loss, approximately 1 by 3 inches, to ebonized veneer of projecting base on right side; two interior shelves are later; new outerwear has been used to attach the columns to the base.
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.