A set of four Italian carved giltwood armchairs, Genoese late 18th century

each with an arched drop-in padded back, the top-rail carved with a scallopshell flanked by husks with downscrolled arms and bowed loose cushion and drop-in padded seat on fluted tapering legs terminating in leaf carved toupie feet, the frame carved with guilloche

In overall very good conserved condition. Colour of gilding less greenish and much more golden and attractive than in the catalogue photograph. The front legs have been reblocked. Old very minor marks and chips and wear to gilding, which is slightly dirty especially on the arms and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. Joints sound and sturdy. There are some hairline construction cracks at the joints commensurate with age and normal usage. which can be left The backs are painted and not gilded which is quite normal as would have been placed against the wall. The gilding on the feet is lacking and would benefit from some minor attention. Evidence of old very minor worm which appears to be no longer active. The front right inward curved arm support of one has an old restored break and one of the scallopshells on a top-rail has been restored. Measurements: 112cm. height, 50 floor to seat, 71cm. wide, 56cm. deep; 3ft.8in., 1ft.7¾in., 2ft.4in., 1ft.10in.
"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."

An identical pair were originally sold in these Rooms as lot 226, and another pair as lot 228, 8th December 1995, subsequently sold Sotheby's, Paris, 9th December 2005, lot 141.
Also see a set of six identical armchairs sold in these Rooms, as lot 100, 16th June 1995.