A Nasrid Revival Micro-mosaic chair-back settee, Spain, 19th century

of typical rectangular section, standing on four legs, the seat and back rest applied with six leather panels, tooled with foliate and architectural designs and inscriptions, the borders filled with enjoined polygonal cartouches with micro-mosaic floral medallions, the upper section of the back rest with three arcades of paired baluster-form columns, surmounted with elegant openwork arabesque carving, with four peaked finials   

"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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inscriptions

On two of the leather panels on the back rest:

wa la ghalib illa Allah

'And there is no conqueror except God'