Cabinet en placage de bois noirci et d'ivoire, Travail flamand du XVIIe siècle

à décor de rinceaux dans des réserves, ouvrant par un abattant découvrant dix tiroirs et un petit vantail; les côtés munis de poignées en bronze repoussé; reposant sur un piètement en bois noirci d'époque postérieure ouvrant par un tiroir en ceinture et des pieds réunis par une entretoise en X; (manques à la marqueterie sur la façade, la moulure de façade manquante à la plinthe)

The catalogue illustration is accurate. The is mainly veneered with ebonized wood, with also elements on ebony. As visible on the catalogue illustration, there are some losses to the marquetry, especially on the front fall door. Some wear to the ebonized wood. The veneer is flaking throughout. There are some restorations to the marquetry throughout. The lock of the central door inside the cabinet is missing. The front molding of the plinth of the cabinet is missing. As stated of the catalogue description, the base is later. The lock has been changed in the front fall door.
"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."