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A PROBABLY GERMAN EAST-INDIAN EBONY AND MAPLE WOOD CASKET WITH SILVER MOUNTS, 17TH CENTURY | A probably German East-Indian ebony and maple wood casket with silver mounts, 17th century
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 21,5 cm, long. 42 cm, larg. 30 cm ; height 8 1/2 in., length 16 1/2 in., width 11 3/4 in.
rectangular shaped, opening by two doors, the interior with nine drawers, decorated with foliage, putti, mascarons, birds and a crowned monogram, the inside of the doors with Saint Michael slaying the dragon and Saint Martin sharing his coat
Condition
One foot needs to be refixed to the casket. The wood with scattered cracks, especially at sides hinged panels and inside drawers. Re tinted wood. Some screws have been replaced especially to the back. The silver mounts with scratches and pittings to the surface in places. Worn marks on the top. With 2 keys. In overall good condition. Under the base, an old hand-written label "Novita Casa Violon"? and another one, later, for transport "Classe 20 N) 63". Very elegant and rare cabinet.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.
Catalogue Note
The monogram GSV stamped with a prince's crown from the Holy Roman Empire indicates that this box was most probably made for a Prince from the House of Salm-Vianden or Salm-Vosges.