AUSTRIAN, INNSBRUCK, LAST THIRD 16TH CENTURY | TRAVELING CABINET

AUSTRIAN, INNSBRUCK, LAST THIRD 16TH CENTURY
TRAVELING CABINET

inlaid partially stained pine wood
25 by 20 ½ by 13 ¼ in.; 63.5 by 52 by 33.7 cm.

Condition Report:
Minor wear, losses, and cracks consistent with age. Old repair to age crack on front hinged door on left side and to panels on reverse (one panel with open crack, a lifting wedge of wood, and a restoration patch). Some patches of restoration along the borders and surrounding some hinges. Some pins on ironwork are later. Very minor losses to inlay and some small chipping throughout. Key lacking for hinged top.

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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.