A set of four Continental inlaid walnut caned side chairs early 18th century

Repairs and replacements.

Overall good restored condition; seat rails replaced for caning; re-caned; the first with old repaired cracks to tops of front left leg and to back legs; two battens to the underside of the stretchers at joins, some plugs to undersides of stretchers; the second with old repaired breaks to cresting rail ant tops of stiles and with some small losses to the inlay, repairs to stretchers; the third with age cracks to cresting rail; the fourth chair with plugged repair to top of left stile; back left foot spliced; plugs to undersides of stretchers; overall each with areas of old worm; later finish throughout; old marks, scratches, scuffs, bruises, chips and nicks consistent with age and use.
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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