A WALNUT, FRUITWOOD AND EBONISED MARQUETRY SERPENTINE COMMODE

MID-18TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY MALTESE

Closed12 April 2018

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A WALNUT, FRUITWOOD AND EBONISED MARQUETRY SERPENTINE COMMODE
MID-18TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY MALTESE
Decorated overall with bands of scrolling foliage and panels, ink inscribed numerals '1877' and initials 'G.G.' to the reverse, remounted
36 in. (91.5 cm.) high; 55 in. (140 cm.) wide; 25 ½ in. (64.5 cm.) deep

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. 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.

Specialist note

For a near identical commode see J. Galea-Naudi and D. Micallef, A Guide to Maltese Furniture, Malta, 1993, p. 160, fig. 104.

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