EN : Good overall condition. The leather has been replaced at a later stage and is in very good overall condition. The wooden structure has been re-varnished and presents with very rare light scuffs and a few minor dents on the lower part of the legs, consistent with age and use. One tip of the backrest might have been broken and re-fixed. A crack on the wood on the backrest of approximately 16,5 cm high, consistent with age and use, it doesn't appear to jeopardize the stability of the piece. //// FR : Bon état général. Le cuir a été remplacé à une époque ultérieure et est en très bon état général. La structure en bois a été re-vernie et présente de très légère égratignures et quelques petits enfoncements notamment sur la partie inférieure des pieds, cohérents avec l'âge et l'utilisation. Une des extrémités du dossier a probablement été cassée et re-fixée. Une fissure dans le bois au revers du dossier, sur environ 16,5 cm de haut, cohérente avec l'âge et l'utilisation, qui ne semble pas remettre en cause la stabilité de l'oeuvre.
"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."