AN ASSOCIATED SUITE OF PROBABLY SOUTHWEST GERMAN EMPIRE STYLE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED SEAT FURNITURE, LATE 19TH CENTURY |

comprising one mahogany sofa with carved giltwood female busts armrests, one walnut settee with carved giltwood dolphin armrests, two walnut side chairs, a walnut armchair and a set of four dining chairs, covered in a striped light pink and beige silk upholstery, and a circular mahogany center table

In overall good condition, with very minor signs of restoration. Minor old marks and scratches to slightly tarnished gilding, consistent with age and use. Minor chips, old marks and scratches to veneer. Settee: Scratches and losses to gilding. Armchair: minor cracks Side chair A: gilt-bronze mounts at the bottom of the seat rail: lifting, one loss (about 7cm. long, 2 3/4in.) to left handside, one loss to right handside (about 8.5cm. long, 3 1/4in.); loose front legs Side chair B: slightly unstable, restoration to right tip of backrest, horizontal crack and loss on seat rail, right handside. Dining chair A: small repair to seat rail on the right handside; missing most of the gilt-bronze mount on the bottom of the seat rail Dining chair B: minor cracks and scratches, one small lost on right handside of backrest Dining chair C: slightly unstable due to construction movement and use, one loss to gilt-bronze mount on the bottom of the seat rail (7cm. long, 2 3/4n.) Dining chair D: two losses to gilt-bronze mount on either side of the bottom of the seat rail, one 32cm. long (12 1/2in.) and the other 29cm. long (11 1/2in.) Upholstery in good condition. Minor old marks and signs of wear. Table: Old marks, cracks and scratches throughout, consistent with age and use. Some gilt-bronze mounts loose, lost or lifting to bottom edges. Visible crack to the bottom of one of the legs.
"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."