REGENCY PERIOD CORNER CABINET In violet wood veneer, with carved and gilt bronze ornamentation, the front opening on two leaves, resting on a plinth with an openwork cut-out, printed label on the back inscribed "Allens Depositories, Ltd./WYFOLD ROAD, FULHAM/ Mr. LADY E. GIFFARD/ No. 6". H. 126 cm (49 ½ in.) l. 73 cm (28 ¾ in.) P. 52 cm (20 ½ in.) Provenance: Christie's London sale, 9 June 2004, lot 380. A Regence gilt-bronze mounted and kingwood encoignure *Information for buyers : The auction is exclusive of VAT. VAT at the reduced rate of 5.5% applies to the auction. This VAT is recoverable for French professionals. It is refundable for a buyer from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for a professional buyer providing proof of an intra-Community VAT number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. For a buyer leaving the EU, a CITES re-export certificate may be required, at the expense of the future buyer. Restrictions may apply depending on the country of destination. *Information to the buyers : The hammer price and premium will be VAT excluded. 5.5% VAT will be added to the hammer price and premium. Upon request, this VAT can be refunded to the purchaser on presentation of written proof of exportation outside EU, or to the EU purchaser who will submit his intracommunity VAT number and a proof of shipment to an EU country. For an exit from the EU, a CITES re-export certificate will be necessary, at the buyer's expense. Restrictions can apply depending on the country of destination.