A CARVED AND WHITE PAINTED ARMCHAIR, LOUIS XVI, STAMPED G.SENE |

upholstered in 'petit point' tapestry; (damage to seat rail)

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. There are the inevitable dents, marks and scratches due to age and use.There are some construction cracks to the seatrail especially around each foot. The seatrail is broken to the front of the seatrail. There are old woodworm traces. There are some restorations to the upper part of the feet. The armchair has been relacquered. There are chips and rubbed areas to the painting. The tapestry is worn and torn at some places with replacements.
"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."

Claude Sené, carpenter received master in 1743.