Lot 401
  • 401

A SET OF SIX NORTH-ITALIAN MARBLE MOUNTED PARCEL-GILT AND EBONISED CHAIRS LATE 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY FLORENCE |

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

upholstered in blue velvet, with marble panels, including verde antico, rosso, giallo and breccia

Condition

In overall reasonable restored condition. One leg with repaired break which will need further attention. Losses to mouldings to legs. Minor losses and chips to marble inlay and finials. These chairs are highly decorative, but are relatively fragile, and would benefit from further attention.
"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

A pair of similar chairs was sold at Christie's London, Spanish Splendour - The Collection of a Marqués, 5th November 2009, lot 5 (£13,250). Other Florentine pietre dure examples are illustrated in Grewenig, Meinrad Maria, "Macht & PrachtEuropasGlanz im 19. Jahrhundert," Annweiler, 2006, p.55. Another pair is illustrated Wannenes, Giacomo, Mobili d'Italia,: L'Ottocento, 1987, p.187.