AN ITALIAN GILT-DECORATED BLUE-JAPANNED BUREAU BOOKCASE
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AN ITALIAN GILT-DECORATED BLUE-JAPANNED BUREAU BOOKCASE

SECOND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY VENICE, REDECORATED

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AN ITALIAN GILT-DECORATED BLUE-JAPANNED BUREAU BOOKCASE
SECOND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY VENICE, REDECORATED
The upper section with shaped pediment and fitted interior enclosed by a pair of mirror doors, the serpentine base with fall-front enclosing drawers and pigeonholes above four long drawers on bracket feet, with a label inscribed 'E. Imbert M. Napoleone, Milano' and embossed brass inventory label 'LK2324', the interior possibly refitted, the mirror plates and handles replaced
99 in. (251 cm.) high; 46 ½ in. (118 cm.) wide; 22 in. (56 cm.) deep
Provenance
with E. Inrico, Milan, Italy.
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction. 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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