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A pair of Italian carved giltwood and painted armchairs, Roman Transitional, circa 1770
Estimate
25,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- beech
each with a padded drop-in oval back within a pierced frame carved with guilloche enclosing flowerheads, the top-rail with a classical profile medallion above ribbon-tied reeded acanthus leaf-carved downscrolled arms above a serpentine padded drop-in seat, the seat-rail similarly carved to the back, centred by a profile medallion on cabriole legs headed by ram's masks and acanthus leaf on hoof feet
Literature
Enrico Colle, Il Mobile Neoclassico in Italia arredi e decorazioni d'interni dal 1775 al 1800, Milan, 2005, p. 154, where an armchair from this set is illustrated.
Condition
An attractive strong model in overall good conserved condition which can be placed immediately. Evidence of previous reblocking to the underside. The armchairs have been regilt. Some hairline construction cracks at joints commensurate with age, but these are hardly noticeable. Some very minor wear to gilding and minor chips commensurate with age and normal use. A few of the flowerheads carved within the guilloche band have been replaced, but these are hardly noticable. The backs are painted yellow as the chairs were intended to be placed against the wall. Joints sound and sturdy.
Measurements:
106cm. high, 51cm. floor to seat, 64cm. wide, 46cm. depth; 3ft.5¾in., 1ft.8in., 2ft.1¼in., 1ft.6in.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."