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A suite of six Northern European brass-strung mahogany side chairs, possibly Russian first quarter 19th century
Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Brass, mahogany
with curved back and top rail inset with ebonised lozenge, the pierced open splat above a circular suede-covered seat
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 22 May 2001, lot 448
Condition
A set in good conserved condition. Some restorations to the veneer and brass inlays. One chair with lifting to brass inlay. Re-polished.
"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."
Catalogue Note
For a set of similar early 19th century chairs in the Russian style, see Sotheby's Amsterdam, The Toebosch Collection of Important Clocks, Furniture and Good Decorations, 11 April 2005, lot 133.