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A pair of Italian white lacquered and parcel-gilt armchairs, Venetian Transitional, circa 1770
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- beech, walnut
- each 91cm. high, 65cm. wide; 2ft. 11¾in., 2ft. 1½in.
each with a profile medallion on the top-and seat-rail; redecorated
Provenance
Tullio Silva Collection, Milan
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. Joints sound and sturdy. Old very minor marks and chips commensurate with age and normal usage. There has been some minor retouching in places to the gilding and also one of the profile medallions. There is an old minor restoration running across one of the profile medallions and two of the legs on the same armchair have been restored. Hairline construction cracks at joints commensurate with age and normal usage. On the other armchair one leg has a restored break.
"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."