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A pair of Italian green and polychrome lacquered and parcel-gilt armchairs, Venetian third quarter 18th century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- paint, walnut, gilding
each with an arched tapering padded back above outward scrolled arms and serpentine padded seat, on cabriole legs terminating in scrolled feet; the seat-rail with a label `Rietti 1880; some retouching to decoration; feet restored; reblocked
Provenance
Sold Christies Monaco, 13th December 1997, lot 84 (160,000FF).
Condition
In good conserved condition. Back of one slighty wobbly. Old minor marks, chips and scratches and some minor losses to the decoration on the arms. Two rear feet on both sliced and restored. Regilt. Charming shape and decoration.
"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."