Lot 276
  • 276

AN EMPIRE STYLE GILT-BRONZE MAHOGANY FIVE PIECE SALON SUITE FRENCH, CIRCA 1890

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • the settee height 38 3/4 in.; width 59 1/4 in.
  • 98.5 cm; 150.5 cm
comprising a canapé, two armchairs and two side chairs, each with straight crestrail with scrolled ends, female winged griffin armrest supports, and winged lion-headed legs with paw-cast sabots. Later silk upholstery.



 

Condition

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks consistent with age and use. Slight tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. Restoration to some legs with traces of old glue.
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.