A FINE AND RARE LACQUER CABINET WITH SILVER MOUNTS, FORMERLY IN THE COLLECTION OF THE DUKES OF DEVONSHIRE, CHATSWORTH, EDO PERIOD, LATE 17TH CENTURY

A FINE AND RARE LACQUER CABINET WITH SILVER MOUNTS
FORMERLY IN THE COLLECTION OF THE DUKES OF DEVONSHIRE CHATSWORTH, EDO PERIOD, LATE 17TH CENTURY

the rectangular cabinet with two hinged doors finely decorated in gold and silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, kirigane and nashiji on a black ground with a village of thatched huts beneath trees beside a lake and a pagoda on a rocky outcrop, two doors opening to reveal various sized drawers each with landscapes of huts and temples amongst rolling hills and a boat on water, the elaborate silver fittings engraved with karakusa and the centre lock plate with a tiger amongst bamboo and plum trees, on an English black Japanned stand (18th century)
130 x 72 x 45 cm., 51⅛ x 28⅜ x 17¾ in.

Condition Report:
- As can be seen in the illustration, there is small crack to the right-hand door and areas of wear to the black lacquer.
- There are some dents and chips commensurate of the age of the cabinet.
- One drawer has a crack running around the bottom, but the drawers are in fine condition with a few minor chips to the edges.
- There is silver polish on the interior of the hinges which could be easily cleaned.

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Provenance:
The Dukes of Devonshire, Chatsworth.