- 42
VITTORIO DASSI | Chest of drawers, circa 1940
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Chest of drawers, circa 1940
- brass, sapelli, maple, bronze, opaline
- 90 x 136 x 58 cm ; 35 1/2 x 53 1/2 x 22 7/8 in.
sapelli, bird's-eye maple, bronze, brass and opaline top
Condition
Overall very good condition. The glass top with a few light surface scratches. The wood presents with a few light surface scratches and a few minute dents along the edges. The veneer presents with a few hairline cracks, concentrated to the seams of the drawers, the rear corners of the cabinet and the lower quadrant of the proper right side. The proper front right corner presents with a crack in the veneer of approximately 9 cm. A few of these cracks have been previously stabilized. A few scattered previous wood worms holes.
"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
By oral tradition, this chest comes from an interior in Milano entierly decorated by Vittorio Dassi (Milano, 1893-1973) who was at one time Gio Ponti's cabinet maker.