- 348
A pair of Italian ebony inlaid a burr maple stools, Milan circa 1825
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Ebony, maple
each with a padded drop-in rectangular seat on later ebonised toupie feet
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 12 June 2002, lot 400 (£47,800 as a set of four)
Condition
In good condition, with some marks and scratches consistent with age and use. The silk upholstery worn and torn as expected. There are faint traces of old woodworm which appears to be no longer active. Both present minor shrinkage craks and small losses and repairs to veneer; both with repairs to feet.
Measurements: each 70cm. high, 74cm. wide, 43cm. deep; 2ft. 3½in, 2ft. 5in, 1ft. 5in
"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."