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Gio Ponti
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Vanity and Dressing Chair from the Schejola Apartment, Via Pisacane, Milan
briarwood, walnut, patinated bronze and mirrored glass
Provenance
Carlos Venturini, Milan
Condition
The surfaces throughout with a few occasional stress fracture to the veneering consistent with age and use. With some light surface scratches, abrasion marks and minor scattered staining to the top surfaces consistent with age and use. The gilt carved finial is missing one of its dowel posts that secures it to the frame of the mirror. The chair shows slightly heavier signs of wear with scattered veneer losses along the edges (most prevalent to the top) and a few slightly deeper surface scratches and scars. Very elegant forms displaying superb wood selection.
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.