Cabinet formant médailler en marqueterie de bois fruitier, de noyer et d'ivoire, Travail allemand de la fin du XVIIe siècle

sommé d'un couvercle en doucine découvrant un compartiment, ouvrant par un abattant orné d'une armoirie, découvrant neuf tiroirs à décor de rinceaux; les côtés centrés d'un médaillon orné du monogramme EE; reposant sur une plinthe ajourée, la serrure en croix; (quelques manques au placage, parties manquantes à l'armoirie, le revers de l'abattant en partie replaqué)

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate, despite a little too dark. Good overall condition despite the inevitable scratches and marks due to age and handling. One decorative element is missing on the top, a small missing to the ebonised wood on the top. The marquetry is slightly lifting. Small vertical shrinkage crack on the right and lateral sides and at the reserve of the fall front door. The central cartouche of the arms is partly reveneered. As visible on illustration, a small loss to the marquetry of the crown. One hinge of the fall front door is detached. The marquetry of the moulding of the base of the right hand lateral side is partly missing. The key is missing.
"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."