LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
細節
A LOUIS XIV ORMOLU-MOUNTED AND BRASS-INLAID RED TORTOISESHELL BOULLE MARQUETRY BUREAU MAZARIN
LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Decorated overall in première partie with strapwork and foliate scrolls, the rectangular top centred by a floral cartouche within a lambrequined foliate border, above a recessed frieze drawer and a kneehole cupboard, flanked to each side by three conformingly-inlaid short drawers, the sides inlaid with further strapwork and mystical beasts, on canted square tapering legs joined by X-shaped stretchers and terminating in toupie feet, the black-painted back, branded 'S.L' beneath a crown, by family tradition for the Princes della Torre e Tasso, Italian branch of the Thurn & Taxis family, minor losses and restorations to the marquetry
30¾ in. (78 cm.) high; 48¼ in. (122.5 cm.) wide; 28¼ in. (71.5 cm.) deep
LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Decorated overall in première partie with strapwork and foliate scrolls, the rectangular top centred by a floral cartouche within a lambrequined foliate border, above a recessed frieze drawer and a kneehole cupboard, flanked to each side by three conformingly-inlaid short drawers, the sides inlaid with further strapwork and mystical beasts, on canted square tapering legs joined by X-shaped stretchers and terminating in toupie feet, the black-painted back, branded 'S.L' beneath a crown, by family tradition for the Princes della Torre e Tasso, Italian branch of the Thurn & Taxis family, minor losses and restorations to the marquetry
30¾ in. (78 cm.) high; 48¼ in. (122.5 cm.) wide; 28¼ in. (71.5 cm.) deep
來源
T.S.H the Princess of La Torre e Tasso.
Acquired in the 1960s, thence by descent to the present owner.
Acquired in the 1960s, thence by descent to the present owner.
注意事項
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
榮譽呈獻
Jamie Collingridge
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