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A Louis XVI style carved giltwood five piece salon suite France, late 19th/early 20th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- giltwood, satin
- length of settee 4 ft. 6 in.
- 137 cm
comprising a settee and four fauteuils à la reine, each armrest and seat re-upholstered with satin fabric
Condition
Overall in fair condition. Please note that the seats and armrest tapestry have been replaced, now with floral silk fabric. The frames with the usual minor chips to gilding showing gesso and bole. All pieces are sturdy.
Visible horizontal tear to the silk upholstery of back rest. Loss to silk to proper left hand side of sofa back rest.
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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.