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An assembled set of eight early Louis XV caned and carved beechwood chairs second quarter 18th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- beechwood
- height of tallest 37 1/2 in.
- 95.5 cm
comprising three pairs and two single chairs.
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, March 26, 1988, lot 114
Condition
With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions. Scattered small losses to wood; not extensive and consistent with age and use. Scattered old worm damage; some areas of worm damage now with infill. Seat caneing of three chairs now torn. One chair with patch to one leg and restored break to another. One chair with restored break to one foot. Backrest of one chair with patche on reverse. Four chairs with retipped feet. Legs blocked.
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.