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A gilt-bronze mounted mahogany and upholstered bergère Empire, circa 1820
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Mahogany, brass and textiles
the padded oblong back with a shaped top rail, part reeded down-scrolled filled arms and cushioned seat on sabre legs with anthemion carved headers
Condition
Very decorative. Wear to gilt metal mounts. Upholstory tired and dirty. Old marks and scratches throughout. Left upright with loss to veneer. Cresting rail with lifting to veneer on right hand side. The front left leg with fracture and repair. The front right leg with filled holes from strengthening screws and fracture above anthemion motif. Traces of worm and loss of veneer on left side rail. Rear right leg with crude repair, crack and insertion of wood baton to this site. A very decorative chair that would benefit from workshop attention.
"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."