A set of ten Russian Neoclassical parcel-gilt mahogany dining chairs, four with the inventory labels of Peterhof palace, one with the inventory marks of Bolshoi Palace, 1919 first quarter 19th century

sold Sothebys New York, September 25, 1998, lot 351

With scattered age and construction cracks to all ten pieces. All pieces with cracks, hairline cracks, losses and lifting to veneer. Three chairs with larger areas of loss to veneer to back. One of the three with possibly reveneered back, now with the most lifting and losses. Three chairs with restored carved and gilt decoration. Another chair with restored gilt finial on seat. One chair with visible and noticable sun fading to back. Scattered small areas of infilling, not extensive. Regilt. Some seats later reinforced.
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.

With labeals reading ubor. 4 orde, BD Bolshoi Dvorets dated 1919, 1949, Petrofskii dvortsovea upravlenie, Administration numbers 15, 192, 393; 607, 481, 45; 633, 44, 1305; 633, 1304, Gotich. do..mu