workshop of Andrea Baccetti An florentine gessoed, silvered and polychrome decorated peacock chair italy, circa 1895-1900

Bruce M. Newman, Fantasy Furniture, New York, 1989, p.38 for the illustration of variant chairs.

overall in good condition and with the inevitable losses and chips to the polychrome decoration, now showing the gesso in places; minor losses to the tips of peacock feathers; wear and chips to armrest; dents and losses to the polychrome decoration to head of peacock; the armchair is structurally sound; there is a hairline crack running horizontally to the neck of the peacock; losses to green foliage at base.
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.
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