Lot 192
  • 192

A suite of Italian Neoclassical camaïeu blue-painted and parcel-gilt seat furniture possibly Lucca, late 18th century

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • height of sofa 35 1/4 in.; width 86 in.; depth 23 in.; height of armchairs 34 1/4 in.; width 22 1/2 in.; depth 23 in.
  • 89.5 cm; 218.5 cm; 58 cm; 87 cm; 57 cm; 58 cm
comprising a sofa and two armchairs.

Condition

Sofa: Decoration refreshed. Minor lifting to the decoration at the rail of the back seat of the sofa. Minor losses, in overall good restored condition. Armchairs: Decoration refreshed. Old minor marks and rubbing to the paint and gilding, minor hairline cracks. The feet have been blocked. Traces of old worm consistent with age. Front seat rail of one armchair has been strengthened. Minor craquelure to the decoration. In overall very good restored condition.
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.