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Exceptionally Carved Flemish Antique Buffet a Deux Corps in Walnut, circa 1850
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A beautiful connoisseur library cabinet in Renaissance style fabricated in grand scale for an important grand space.
A monumental 100 inches tall, very fine walnut elaborately carved 19th century Flemish breakfront 'Renaissance Hunting Style' bookcase. Made for royalty and the very wealthy. Heavily and fabulously hand-carved foliate, lions, columns, griffins, birds in foliate. Fabricated in two pieces separated by Griffin supports--the top resting with library shelves with arched glass doors on large carved griffin supports, on bottom cabinet are two Grotesque carved drawers, the lower doors with highly elaborate carved in high relief birds and foliate. Would look great as a focal point in and English, French or Italian themed kitchen, dining room, bar, foyer or library. This cabinet proudly displayed some of the finest book collection in the Harkness Library.
Provenance from the Edith Hale Harkness Estate Library-America's foremost 19th century Philanthropic family- lending flagler and rockefeller the funds to launch standard oil.
IN THE STYLE OF
Renaissance
PLACE OF ORIGIN
Europe
DATE OF MANUFACTURE
circa 1850
PERIOD
Mid-19th Century
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES
Hand-CarvedWalnut
CONDITION
Good
WEAR
Wear consistent with age and use
DIMENSIONS
99.5 in.Hx55 in.Wx24 in.D
253 cmHx140 cmWx61 cmD
DEALER LOCATION
West Palm Beach, FL
NUMBER OF ITEMS
1
About Us
Our private 4 generation family world-wide holdings, amassed from a history of passionate collectors, from love of the hunt and appreciation of beauty-dreamers, industrialists, architects, philanthropists,designers,artists. Our collection includes a vast assemblage-diverse in scope, uncommon in nature-ranging from 16th thru 21st centuries-with venerable provenance- a King of Spain,a noted Fashionista,a Scion of Industry, American Society Heiress, African Princess,Royal Countess.The Doyenne of our establishment is Mars. Her experience and expertise in Art,Antiques,Design spans 4 decades as a partner, together with her illustrious husband,Ronn in interior architecture firm Ronn Jaffe,inc. Notable clients include the White House, Aristotle Onassis, the Sultan of Brunei, Countess de Quatro,and many Fortune 100 Corps. Also, Jaffe’s custom furniture,jewelry,and art is much sought after today.
"Antiques and Vintage furnishings provide an appreciation of our roots and history. I encourage my clients to 'Keep the Story Alive'-passing on its continued heritage thru adding their own story in the mix. Also,we represent several design artists- the energy of contemporary furnishings and art impress our moment’s culture. We promise to hold your hand making purchases with us both easy and joyous.
We continue to seek out the special and share the Magic!" Mars
"Antiques and Vintage furnishings provide an appreciation of our roots and history. I encourage my clients to 'Keep the Story Alive'-passing on its continued heritage thru adding their own story in the mix. Also,we represent several design artists- the energy of contemporary furnishings and art impress our moment’s culture. We promise to hold your hand making purchases with us both easy and joyous.
We continue to seek out the special and share the Magic!" Mars
Shipping
We do try to make your purchase experience joyous., we do pack, wrap, or crate and ship our small items for an additional fee--furniture buyers must arrange for a pick up.
When we have availability, we are happy to assist with furniture shipping by obtaining shipping quotes. If a shipping quote is requested before the purchase of an item and approved, we can add the shipping fee to the final invoice of the item.
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Terms
We aim to please and make each purchase a pleasant experience. Our terms and conditions are to assure that there is mutual respect and understanding between all parties.
1. PURPOSE AND EFFECT. The following terms and conditions set out all the terms of agreement other than price between you as buyer and Mars Palm Beach(MPB) as seller, in relation to the sale and purchase of the item or items identified in the invoice, which we refer to below as the “work”. We confirm that we either own the Work or are authorized to sell it on behalf of the owner. If you wish to rely on any variation of, or addition to, these terms and conditions, you must ensure that any such variation or addition has been agreed in writing by Mars PB.
2. STATEMENTS ABOUT THE WORK
2.1 All items are sold AS IS. Any and all statements by us as to the authenticity, attribution, description, date, age, provenance, title, or condition of the work constitute our judgment and opinion only and are not warranted by MPBl. We do not accept any liability as a result of any changes in expert opinion by MPB or any third party which may take place subsequent to the sale. This paragraph, however, shall not operate so as
to exclude any liability on MPB’s part for any fraudulent misrepresentation concerning the work.
2.2 MPB cannot warrant and is not authorized to certify UL Laboratory compliance for any item.
2.3 While we will on request explain the condition of the work, at the time of the sale and provide any information about condition for which you may reasonably ask, we will not be responsible for any subsequent deterioration of the work, however occasioned, after the sale.
2.4 You are responsible for satisfying yourself as to statements made by us as to the matters set out in paragraphs 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 above.
3. PAYMENT OF PURCHASE PRICE
3.1 You have 2 days from the date of purchase to make full payment of the purchase price and Bill of Lading for out of Florida State delivery is in our possession.
3.2 You are responsible for paying any delivery, packing, and insurance charges as well as all taxes including but not limited to import tax, duty, merchandise, sales or use tax that have to be paid in the country or destination whether on shipment or on import or any other time.
3.3 If you fail to pay the purchase price in full within 4 days after the purchase date, we may assert any of our legal rights including, but not limited to, canceling the sale.
4. COLLECTION OF THE WORK AND PASSING OF TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS
4.1 You are responsible for arranging for pick up of the work from our premises in West palm Beach after payment in full of the purchase price has been made. Any such pick up must be scheduled during regular business hours and at a mutually agreed time and date.
4.2 From the time and date of agreed collection of the work from MPB, you will be responsible for the work and the risk of loss or damage shall pass to you.
4.3 Title to the work shall pass from MPB to you when the purchase price is paid in full.possession of the work work;
5. RETURNS.We do not accept returns, all sales are final.
6. MPB’S WARRANTY. MPB WARRANTS THAT THE WORK DELIVERED TO BUYER PURSUANT TO THIS SALES ORDER CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS ON THE FACE HEREOF AND IS FREE OF DEFECTS IN TITLE. THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
7. MISCELLANEOUS
7.1 These terms and conditions binds & inures to the benefit of the parties’ assigns, successors, trustees, heirs, executors & administrators.
7.2 Neither MPB’s nor buyer’s failure to insist upon strict performance of any provision of these terms and conditions shall be deemed a waiver of any rights hereunder.
7.3 This transaction is made in the State of Florida and all matters pertaining to this transaction and these terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard for its principles of conflict of laws. Any proceedings or arbitrations arising hereunder shall be prosecuted in or before a court, panel or other adjudicatory body located in the County of Palm beach.
7.4 The invalidity of any portion of these terms and conditions shall not effect the remainder of these terms and conditions.
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Returns
Returns are not permitted, all sales are final. We are happy to answer questions for a purchase. Please call with questions 561-543-8383
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