A pair of carved giltwood aubusson tapestry upholstered armchairs, one stamped Nadal L'ainé, the other partly illegibly stamped Louis XVI, circa 1780

each with a medallion shaped padded back within a ribbon frame with acanthus above outscrolled padded arms and bowed padded seat, on stop-fluted tapering legs, terminating in toupie feet; reblocked, partially regilt,

Colour slightly darker than appears in the catalogue illustration. Gilding slightly worn in places and dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. Joints sound and sturdy. Old minor marks and chips to gilding as visible from photograph which will need attention. Very nice detail to carving. The are some old very minor restorations which have been very well executed and are hardly noticeable. Once the gilding has been attended to these will be very attractive as they are an elegant model of small proportions.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."