Lot 25
  • 25

A pair of large Spanish crowned armorial carved giltwood armchairs circa 1830

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • beechwood, leather
  • height 44 in.
  • 112 cm
with a monogram T below a coronet and upholstered leather decorated with the arms representing Anguilar of Extremadura.

Literature

J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Volume I, p. 16

Condition

With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions. Carving with abrasions and small losses; not extensive. Gesso with some chips and abrasions. Coronoets with small restored breaks. Minor old worm damage. Regilt; gilding with rubbing and some losses. Leather later, one warped in areas of seat, both with fine cracks, losses and inpainting to leather. In good 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.
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