Cabinet en ébène, placage d'ébène et bois noirci d'époque Louis XIII

à décor de médaillons sculptés sur le thème des vendanges et de l'automne et gravé de rinceaux feuillagés, fleurs, termes et animaux, la corniche ouvrant à deux tiroirs, les vantaux découvrant quatorze tiroirs et deux petits vantaux découvrant un théâtre en placage de palissandre contenant huit petits tiroirs ; le piètement ouvrant à deux tiroirs en ceinture et reposant sur huit pieds reliés par une entretoise

Illustration is accurate. Good overall condition. The veneer is slightly flaking especially on the front doors. These small cracks are very common on that kind of furniture and they have a nice aspect. The flower engraving on the legs and on the front doors is slightly rubbed. There are some minor shrinkage cracks especially a vertical one on an inner door. The small ivory handles of the inner cabinet will be removes before the sale. They can easily be reproduced with boxwood. The front drawers have been fitted with later locks, probably from the 19th century. There is a small restoration to the vertical molding between both front doors. Some minor traces of gilding on the central medallion of each front door. A few minor traces of old and inactive woodworm. Highly recommendable.
"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.
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