Lot 99
  • 99

A suite of Empire style gilt-bronze-mounted carved mahogany seat furniture second half 19th century

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • mahogany, bronze
  • height of chair 35 in.; heights of fauteuils 38 in., 39 in.
  • 89 cm; 96.5 cm, 99 cm
comprising four fauteuils and four chairs

Condition

With scattered age and construction racks; not extensive. Some abrasions to carving at edges and corners, most to feet. Varnish now slightly opaque in area; not extensive. Mounts with some rubbing, oxidation and surface dirt. In good overall condition.
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