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AN OTTOMAN TORTOISESHELL AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID CABINET, TURKEY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

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AN OTTOMAN TORTOISESHELL AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID CABINET, TURKEY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

of rectangular form with foliate tympanum and side brackets, inlaid throughout with tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl, with foliate details to front and geometric designs on sides, with eleven drawers, each with brass key-hole and handle, old collector's label to inside of top drawer

84 by 51 by 34.5cm.
101cm. height with tympanum.

Condition Report:
The tympanum with breaks to the top, with brackets disjointed and in need of restoration and consolidation, although most of mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell remain, small sections missing throughout and some later replaced, some traces of adhesive and craquelure to some tortoiseshell pieces, the feet and bottom with some wear, keys missing and few sections of the loose inlay pieces kept in a separate bag, please consult a professional restorer for further advice on the conservation of this piece, as viewed.

"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:
Ex-collection Mrs Harbud, Oxford.

With note to interior: 'Mrs Harbud ... 43 Argyle Street Iffle Road, Oxford, if anything happens to me, this is for my nephew, Dr. Sean B. Murphy, Clearmont Avenue, Montreal, Canada'.

Purchased from the estate of Dr. Sean B.Murphy, president of the Museum of Fine Arts of Montreal, 1968-79.

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AN OTTOMAN TORTOISESHELL AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID CABINET, TURKEY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

of rectangular form with foliate tympanum and side brackets, inlaid throughout with tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl, with foliate details to front and geometric designs on sides, with eleven drawers, each with brass key-hole and handle, old collector's label to inside of top drawer

84 by 51 by 34.5cm.
101cm. height with tympanum.

Condition Report:
The tympanum with breaks to the top, with brackets disjointed and in need of restoration and consolidation, although most of mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell remain, small sections missing throughout and some later replaced, some traces of adhesive and craquelure to some tortoiseshell pieces, the feet and bottom with some wear, keys missing and few sections of the loose inlay pieces kept in a separate bag, please consult a professional restorer for further advice on the conservation of this piece, as viewed.

"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:
Ex-collection Mrs Harbud, Oxford.

With note to interior: 'Mrs Harbud ... 43 Argyle Street Iffle Road, Oxford, if anything happens to me, this is for my nephew, Dr. Sean B. Murphy, Clearmont Avenue, Montreal, Canada'.

Purchased from the estate of Dr. Sean B.Murphy, president of the Museum of Fine Arts of Montreal, 1968-79.

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