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A rare Italian carved walnut savanarola armchair early 16th century
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
with a yoke shaped back centred by a roundel and incised with roundels, above straight arms terminating in globular finials, on latticework x-frame supports joined by flat stretchers
Condition
Joints not sound and sturdy. The back slots in differently to the two arms with one having a projecting peg. Old minor marks and chips commensurate with age. There is a section chipped off the inside of the right stretcher, but this does not detract from the piece. In otherwise very good condition. The chair is beech and walnut. Very nice detail to back panel with concentric circles.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Comparative Literature:
Related examples are illustrated by H.F.Schottmuller, Wohnungskultur und Möbel der italienischen Renaissance, Stuttgart, 1921, p. 175, plates 395-398, one of which is in the Museo S. Marco, Florence.