Altona, 18th century; with one key 35 x 52 x 25 in. (88.9 x 132.1 x 63.5 cm.), and 34 1/2 x 51 x 24 in. (87.6 x 129.5 x 61 cm.) Provenance: Sold Sotheby's New York April 27, 2007 [Lot 250] Note: (from the Sotheby's catalogue) "A similar model, with a low standing base, from the Koster manufacture and dated 1760-1770 is illustrated in Altonaer M?bel, op. cit. p. 174 catalogue no. 37, p. 212., currently in a private collection. Another, with a very similar body on taller legs, from the same manufacture, is in an American collection and illustrated op. cit. p. 215, catalouge [sic] no. 39." Literature: Annette-Isabel Kratz, Altonaer M?bel des Rokoko und Klassizismus, Hamburg, 1988, p. 174.

Adapted, restored, refinished and regilt. Varying slightly in size. One missing pull from left side of top drawer and repair of mount on left front corner. The other with broken and partially detached mount on right front corner. Each with inactive insect holes and chips to giltwood mounts. The Condition Report states Abell Auction's reasonable opinion as to the lot?s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Abell does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Abell does not owe the buyer any obligation to report on the condition of the lot and makes no guarantee the condition will be given for the lot. Abell attempts to provide accurate descriptions and images of products online. It is the buyer's responsibility to review all of the information provided about a lot before placing a bid. The buyer acknowledges that the products are sold on an ?as-is? basis.