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A pair of Italian bone-inlaid, faux tortoiseshell and part ebonized palisander cabinets on stands one partially composed of 17th century elements
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- bone, palisander, pine, bronze
- height 88 1/2 in.; width 69 in.; depth 24 in.
- 225 cm; 175.5 cm; 61 cm
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, May 22, 1997, lot 159
Condition
With scattered age and construction cracks, dents, abrasions and scratches. Cracks, small losses and restorations to faux tortoiseshell throughout. Bone inlay with small losses and age cracks. Mirrorplates of interior with foxing. Scattered small losses to moulding. Ebonized areas with refreshed decoration in places. Palisander veneer with some small losses and bucking in areas; most to sides and not extensive. In good overall condition.
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.