Lot 251
  • 251

A pair of Directoire white-painted and parcel-gilt sofas one circa 1800, one a later copy

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Beech
  • each 91cm. high, 160cm. wide, 74cm. deep; 3ft., 5ft. 3in., 2ft. 5in.
with moulded straight top-rail, padded backs and outswept arms

Provenance

The collection of Mrs Vera Hue-Williams, until sold Sotheby's, Sale of the Contents of Woolton House, Newbury, Berkshire, 6-7 December 1993, lot 195

Condition

Marks and scratches consistent with age and use; overall chips to painted and gilt surface, and construction cracks, as expected. Some staining to upholstery.
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