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Great Marsh: The Collection of a Virginia Gentleman

Sat, Jun 13, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 173

Rare Italian Renaissance/Baroque

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

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Carved Walnut Lift-Top Cabinet probably Tuscany, 16th/17th century, the lid set with three butterfly wrought iron hinges opening to an upper compartment over two paneled cabinet doors opening to a shelved interior, carved and turned front feet, interior with early iron lock and hasp, mellow brown patinated surface overall, 40-3/4 x 50-1/2 x 21-3/4 in., appears to have good integrity considering age, scattered patches, repairs and restorations especially to moldings, scattered pest damage especially to backboards and upper molding, feet are old replacements, some molding restorations, other possible early repairs. Notes: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Galerie L'Enfante, Georgetown; Tharpe Collection

Condition

appears to have good integrity considering age, scattered patches, repairs and restorations especially to moldings, scattered pest damage especially to backboards and upper molding, feet are old replacements, some molding restorations, other possible early repairs