A pair of Directoire blue and white-painted and caned canapés

Adapted. With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions. Some old worm damage to underside. Both lacking back stretchers, one with central front leg replaced, same with brake to one armrest with restored old break in same area. Back legs later. Outcurling tops of back rests with restored old cracks/breaks. Decoration with losses and rubbing overall. Seats later reinforced on underside.
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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