PROBABLY FLORENCE, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

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AN ITALIAN ORMOLU-MOUNTED IVORY AND HARDSTONE-INLAID EBONY AND EBONISED CABINET
PROBABLY FLORENCE, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Inlaid overall with rinceaux, putti and mythical birds, and set with various semi-precious stones including lapus lazuli, jasper and various agates and marbles, the superstructure with breakfront arched pediment above three cupboard doors enclosing a single shelf, three drawers below, the cabinet base with corresponding drawers and cupboards, on bun feet
97 in. (247 cm.) high; 67 in. (170 cm.) wide; 20 in. (51 cm.) deep

Special notice

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. This lot will be removed to Christie’s Park Royal. Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite. Our removal and storage of the lot is subject to the terms and conditions of storage which can be found at Christies.com/storage and our fees for storage are set out in the table below - these will apply whether the lot remains with Christie’s or is removed elsewhere. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Christie’s Park Royal. All collections from Christie’s Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com. If the lot remains at Christie’s it will be available for collection on any working day 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Lots are not available for collection at weekends.

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