- 644
A pair of Italian rococo parcel-gilt polychrome-painted and carved armchairs, Venice, mid-18th century
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Softwood, lacquer
the cartouche-shaped backrest decorated with flowers and foliage, the volute armrests on volute supports, the padded back and seat à chassis above a serpentine seat rail and cabriole legs; upholstered with pale green silk velvet
Condition
Re-blocked, decoration refreshed but maintaining large areas of original decoration and displaying nice cracquelure. One with broken and repaired rear-left leg; old restorations. Traces of old woodworm, no longer active. Please not that the measurements for each armchair are: 97cm. high, 67cm. wide, 59cm. deep.
"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."