Lot Essay
A nearly identical cabinet with variant hardstones and without the gallery to the upper section was sold Sotheby's, London, 5 March 2008, lot 295.
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LATE 19TH CENTURY AND LATER
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AN ITALIAN ORMOLU AND PIETRA DURA-MOUNTED EBONY AND ROSEWOOD LARGE CABINET-ON-STAND
LATE 19TH CENTURY AND LATER
Of architectural form and inlaid overall with hardstones including Alabastro di Busca, lapis lazuli and marbles, the upper section surmounted by ormolu flaming urn finials and set to the outer edges with lapis lazuli panels concealing six drawers and two sets of four drawers flanking a central cupboard opening to mirrored interior with ivory-inlaid base and secret compartments, the sides similarly decorated, above a stand with eight tapering legs and square feet
107 ¾ in. (274 cm.) high; 95 ¾ in. (243 cm.) wide; 29 ¼ in. (74 cm.) deep
LATE 19TH CENTURY AND LATER
Of architectural form and inlaid overall with hardstones including Alabastro di Busca, lapis lazuli and marbles, the upper section surmounted by ormolu flaming urn finials and set to the outer edges with lapis lazuli panels concealing six drawers and two sets of four drawers flanking a central cupboard opening to mirrored interior with ivory-inlaid base and secret compartments, the sides similarly decorated, above a stand with eight tapering legs and square feet
107 ¾ in. (274 cm.) high; 95 ¾ in. (243 cm.) wide; 29 ¼ in. (74 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.
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