14th Oct, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
The Austria Sale: A Private Estate from Vienna
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A Pair of Late 18th/Early 19th Century North European Empire Style Yewwood, Ebonised and Parcel Gilt Straight Front Commodes, with three pine-lined graduated drawers between acanthus-carved and ebonised stiles, on square tapering legs
121cm by 61cm by 87cm
Provenance: Bundesdenkmalamt, Hofburg, Vienna
This lot has been imported from outside the United Kingdom under the Temporary Admission scheme. VAT will be charged at 5% on the hammer price and 20% on the buyer's premium.
Sold for £3,000
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Generally in good cosmetic condition and good colour. The tops are slightly misshapen. Some very small shrinkage splits, the panels with further splitting. One chest with further split visible to the top. The legs with some strengthening work and some of the legs have been replaced. See images.
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Auction: The Austria Sale: A Private Estate from Vienna, 14th Oct, 2023
An array of art and antiques from a notable Private Estate in Vienna will go under the hammer in The Austria Sale on 14th October. The single owner sale will offer a good mix of paintings, fine furniture, silver, rugs, opulent soft furnishings and contemporary lighting, Baccarat glass and ornate clocks and table centrepieces, with many of the pieces bearing good provenance.
Important Notice for Buyers: Some lots have been imported from outside the United Kingdom under the Temporary Admission Scheme. VAT will be charged at the rate applicable which is shown on each lot. A fee of £25 + VAT per buyer will be added to your invoice to cover the Customs Administration to release the goods.
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