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A George II walnut display cabinet-on-stand circa 1730, in the manner of Giles Grendey
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- walnut pine beech glass
- 177cm. high, 88.5cm. wide, 37cm. deep; 5ft. 9½in., 2ft. 10½in., 1ft. 2½in.
the rectangular upper section with a moulded cornice above a pair of glazed bevelled doors enclosing shelves and one scalloped display bracket, the sides similarly glazed, the base with a featherbanded faux-panelled frieze centring a shell and foliate-carved apron, on slightly cabriole legs headed by leafy scrolls, on pad feet, formerly with further display brackets
Provenance
Property from a Distinguished Private Collection, Christie's New York, 22 April 1999, lot 141.
Condition
Overall good condition. Colour and patina very good. Left hand side glass panel cracked and will need to be replaced. Losses to veneer on right hand back edge and along the bottom front edge. A rare and unusual piece.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The current cabinet relates to an example attributed to Giles Grendey, sold Christie's London, 13 November 1997, lot 36.