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A suite of Empire giltwood seat furniture upholstered in contemporary painted velvet first quarter 19th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- wood (Wood, Other-Beechwood)
- height of fauteuils 35 in.; width of fauteuils 23 1/2 in.; depth of fauteuils 18 in.; height of canapés 36 in.; depth of canapés 22 in.; length of canapés 46 in., 41 in.
- 89 cm; 60 cm; 46 cm; 91.5 cm; 56 cm; 117 cm, 104 cm
Condition
All four pieces with age and construction cracks and scattered losses of gesso. Rubbing to gilding overall, with some areas of restoration with refreshed gilding, not extensive. Feet blocket. In sound overall condition.
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.
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.