Lot 40
  • 40

A suite of North Italian Neoclassical polychrome-painted seat furniture Lombardy or Piedmont, circa 1790

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • oak, silk, cotton
  • height of sofa 41 in.; length of sofa 61 in.; depth of sofa 22 in.; height of armchairs 36 1/2 in.; width of armchairs 24 1/2 in.; depth of armchairs 18 1/2 in.
  • 104.5 cm; 155 cm; 56 cm; 91.5 cm; 62.5 cm; 47 cm

Condition

With scattered age and construction cracks. RIght armrest of soface with largest crack, recommend repairing. Losses and rubbing to partically refreshed paint. Feet blocket. Surface abrasions and small losses to carving, most to feet, throughout; not extensive. In good 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.

Catalogue Note

The use of plaque-like fields in the seat and back rail that contain autonomous or semi-autonomous ornamentation can be found on a number of pieces from Piedmont, such as the carved and painted sofa published Enrico Colle, Il Mobile Neoclassico in Italia, Milano, 2005, p. 459.