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A set of four Italian Neoclassical carved giltwood chairs probably Rome, circa 1800
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- giltwood, upholstery
- height 42 in.
- 107 cm
Provenance
Donna Maria Sofia dei Principi Giustiniani-Bandini, Palazzo Giustiniani-Bandini, Rome
Sold Christie's at the Palazzo Giustiniani-Bandini, November 2-4 and 6, 1978, lots 116 and 127
Sold Christie's London, March 10, 1988, lot 123
Property of a West Coast Private Collector, sold Sotheby's New York, April 16, 2004, lot 222
These chairs were removed from the Salotto Rosso and were formerly part of a set of sixteen, eight of which were in the Galleria dei Mappamondi.
Sold Christie's at the Palazzo Giustiniani-Bandini, November 2-4 and 6, 1978, lots 116 and 127
Sold Christie's London, March 10, 1988, lot 123
Property of a West Coast Private Collector, sold Sotheby's New York, April 16, 2004, lot 222
These chairs were removed from the Salotto Rosso and were formerly part of a set of sixteen, eight of which were in the Galleria dei Mappamondi.
Condition
Two chairs with restored cracks to two legs. Restorations to carving and apron. Regilt; gilding with rubbing and wear; surface scratches; chips to gesso. Old worm damage. Age cracks to construction joins.
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.