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Spanish Colonial School, Late 17th/Early 18th Century
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Spanish Colonial School, Late 17th/Early 18th Century
- Mueble Enconchado
- gilt-metal-mounted, mother-of-pearl-inlaid tortoiseshell and ebony cabinet-on-a later stand
- 66 1/4 by 55 1/2 by 17 1/4 in.
- 168.5 by 141 by 44 cm
Provenance
Sale: Castellana Subastas, Madrid, Gran subasta de muebles y objetos, February 12, 1999
Sale: Christie's, London, Important Early European Furniture, Sculpture & Tapestries Including a Private European Collection, November 5, 2009, lot 277, illustrated in color
Sale: Christie's, London, Important Early European Furniture, Sculpture & Tapestries Including a Private European Collection, November 5, 2009, lot 277, illustrated in color
Condition
Turned legs reveal minor scrapes and present slight abrasions to the corners. A few inlaid replacements are scattered throughout particularly visible along the left canted side and along the stylised flowerheads located on the right side. Partial loss of wooden panel in the top left drawer. Otherwise in fair 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.
Catalogue Note
Inlaid overall with foliate scrolls, stylised flowerheads and strapwork, rectangular top with canted sides surrounded by a pierced cresting, above a scroll-decorated frieze, two short and one long drawers, simulating as two drawers, each side fiteed with a cupboard, above a moulded base, the later stand studded with masks, on turned legs joined by conforming stretchers and wrought iron stays and terminating in ball feet, with clue-border paper label to the reverse, the locks replaced.