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AN EXTENSIVE SUITE OF ITALIAN 'MECCA' PARCEL GILT AND GREEN-PAINTED GROTTO SEATING FURNITURE ATTRIBUTED TO PAULY ET CIE VENICE, circa 1880
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- the centertable height 29 1/2 in.; width 39 1/2 in.; depth 24 in.
- 75 cm; 75 cm; 61 cm
comprising two armchairs, four sidechairs, a shell shaped center table, a settee and a scallop-shell back confident en vis-à-vis
Literature
B. M. Newman and A. Duncan, Fantasy Furniture, New York, 1989, pps. 57-77
Condition
Overall in good condition. Each chair is sturdy. There are some patches of redecoration and overpaint to the silvering and gilding. This set is highly decorated. The confident en vis-a-vis shows a crack to its seat consistent with wood shrinkage and seams of construction.
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.
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.