A suite of four Louis XV style carved and gilded beechwood and aubusson tapestry-upholstered fauteuils à la reine Paris, circa 1870

Overall in good condition and presentation; one armchair with a tear and loss to the tapestry of left hand side armrest approximately 1 inch by 1/4 inch; flaking to gilding showing gesso in some places and overall with gold overpaint and touching in; two armchairs; one armchair with over-stuffed seat possibly due to the loosening of the springs; vertical joins of stiles and cresting rails visible to all back rests; two armchairs each with old repaired breaks to one back leg.
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.

An associated set of two identical armchairs together with a settee and a Louis xvi style fauteuils sold in these rooms, April 20, 2009, lot 316 which sold for $ 22,500