A pair of carved giltwood and ivory painted armchairs, French Restauration, circa 1820, stamped P.BRION

the backrest with laurel leaves, the padded and scrolled armrests above carved baluster front legs and back sabre legs, one with the ink-mark 43696 and IG 1744, the other TU932, 43696, 1744 and with a hand-written label: 1744. and 241., upholstered in yellow silk; (worn)

Palais des Tuileries, Paris

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. There are the inevitable dents, marks and scratches due to age and use. There are chips to the gilding revealing the red bowl, the gesso and the wood underneath, especially to the armrests and to one foot. There are some restorations to the wood. Both constructions are firm and sound. The yellow silk is in bad condition with tears and wears.
"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."

Pierre-Gaston Brion was active in Paris from 1797 to 1838.