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AN ITALIAN ROCOCO PARCEL-GILT, POLYCHROME-PAINTED AND CARVED CHAIR Piedmont, circa 1760
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- beechwood
- height 42 1/4 in.
- 107.5 cm
Condition
Upholstered a chassis, back now lacking one hook. Scattered age and construction cracks. Scattered abrasions and minor losses to carving. Scattered old worm damage overall. Top rail of backrest with two small restored breaks; one at joint, the other towards center. Decoration mostly refreshed; now with rubbing and losses. In sound 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.
Catalogue Note
An identical chair from a set of six from a Turin private collection is illustrated Vittorio Viale ed., La Mostra del Barocco Piemontese: Pittura, Scultura, Arazzi. Palazzo Madama, Palazzo Reale, Palazzina di Stupinigi, Turin, 1963, Tav. 168.