Lot 227
  • 227

A DANISH NEOCLASSICAL EBONY-INLAID SATINWOOD AND MAHOGANY SETTEE EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • ebony, mahogany, satinwood
  • height 32 1/2 in.; width 61 in.
  • 82.5 cm; 155 cm
drop-in seat in navy horsehair upholstery

Provenance

Museumsbygningen, Copenhagen

Condition

Nicely upholstered with navy horsehair fabric on a removable seat. Some minor old wood worm damage. The back of the top rail has two metal supports; screws to the back seat rail for later support. Legs reblocked. Scratches visible to some of the satinwood veneer. Some restorations and patches to back splat. Usual scratches, bruises and marks consistent with use and age.
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.