- 827
A pair of Louis XVI style provincial cream-painted and carved child's chairs 19th century
Estimate
600 - 900 USD
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Description
- mahogany, beechwood, caned seat, upholstery
- height 21 in.
- 53.5 cm
Together with a Directoire provincial mahogany reeded child's chair, circa 1800. 3 pieces.
Condition
Height of Directoire chair is 27 inches. The pair with scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions, all consistent with age and use, redecorated, paint now with scattered losses, rubbing and surface dirt, one with glue residue on back legs, both seats recanted, in overall sound condition. The single Directoire chair with scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions, all consistent with age and use, in good overall condition, largest crack to one side of backrest, top section of backrest with old crack and with two vacant holes of underside, possibly lacking elements. Seat with some losses to rush. Some minor old worm damage, not extensive. Crack to one back leg.
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.