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Provenance

Casa Pardo, Buenos Aires (1953) José Enquin, Buenos Aires Thence by descent to the present owner Condition This piece has been completely varnished. The bottom of the proper right drawer is replaced. Both proper right and proper left drawers have the stop blocks removed at back. The drawer runners have been replaced. Interior shell is likely later. The back boards have been replaced. The inner support for the proper right side cornice has been replaced. The lower most portion of the proper right side cornice has been replaced. Losses are apparent to the corners of the cornices and the edges of the carved molding. The carved balls of the molding have been replaced. The top boards have been replaced. All three cornices were added at a later date. 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.

Catalog summary

Anonymous, Peruvian armario (cabinet) carved oak 100 7/8 by 44 1/2 by 36 1/4 in. 274 by 113 by 92 cm Provenance Casa Pardo, Buenos Aires (1953) José Enquin, Buenos Aires Thence by descent to the present owner Condition This piece has been completely varnished. The bottom of the proper right drawer is replaced. Both proper right and proper left drawers have the stop blocks removed at back. The drawer runners have been replaced. Interior shell is likely later. The back boards have been replaced. The inner support for the proper right side cornice has been replaced. The lower most portion of the proper right side cornice has been replaced. Losses are apparent to the corners of the cornices and the edges of the carved molding. The carved balls of the molding have been replaced. The top boards have been replaced. All three cornices were added at a later date. 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.