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An assembled suite of Venetian grotto seating furniture second half 19th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- pine, beechwood
- length of settee 57 in.
- 145 cm
comprising two giltwood chairs with a matching settee, a Mecca gilt armchair, and a silvered stool.
Condition
Gilding with wear and rubbing throughout; some inpaint to areas of previous loss. Age cracks; scattered small chips especially to feet consistent with use and age.
Pair of armchairs: One with a restoration to the bottom of the backrest. A restoration to the right side of one seat and with an additional block to underside for stability.
Stool: The back of the shell functioning as the seat with restored breaks.
Single armchair: Restored break to one arm; stable.
Settee: Some horizontally running age cracks to back along construction joins. The seat with a restored age crack to left side now with an additional support to underside.
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.