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Paire de fauteuils en acajou, travail anglais d'époque George III
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- mahogany
- Haut. 100 cm, larg. 69 cm
- Height 39 1/3 in; width 27 1/4 in
le dossier ajouré à motif de treillage, les pieds terminés par des roulettes ; (les bouts de pieds refaits sur un fauteuil ; accidents aux dossiers)
Provenance
Vente Christie's à Londres, le 3 février 1977, lot 54
Condition
The illustration is too reddish.
Please note these armchairs are in George III style and that they incorporate 18th century elements.
The back rests have extensive replacements, now damaged in places (rearside especially). Some seatrails are more recent than the front ones. Scrolls are replaced. Circular patches on seats might be traces of previous commode chairs. As said, one armchair with feet ends redone.
Please note that this condition report was made on August 31th 2016 inside Robert de Balkany's hôtel rue de Varenne; this lot will be shipped to Sotheby's galleries before the exhibit and the sale.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."