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A suite of Empire carved mahogany seat furniture circa 1815
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- mahogany
- height of canapé 38 in.; lenght of canapé 64 in.; height of fauteuils 36 1/2 in.; height of bergères 38 in.
- 96.5 cm; 163 cm; 93 cm; 96.5 cm
comprising a canapé, six fauteuils and two bergères, bergères and fauteuils inscribed a St. Michel Richard Tapissier Rue Dargenteuil No 51 a Paris, canapé with printed label of the same tapissier
Condition
With, dents, scattered minor age and construction cracks; not extensive. Some minor restoraitons and infills. Some buckling and minor losses to veneer in areas. Scattered old worm damage to underside. One fauteuil with one back leg partially replaced, another with restored break to one arm rest; both well executed. Canapé with two central front legs replaced. In good, restored condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.