PIERRE JEANNERET | Pair of armchairs

stained oak and rattan

Private collection, France

Fair overall condition. The wood presents with the usual scratches, scuffs, minutes chips and minute dents. They are a few cracks on the wood inherent to the aging of the material. They are instances of wear to the finish of the wood. Most of the wooden elements on one chair are disjoined and the structure would need to be stabilized. The screws holding the armrest to the backrest are not stable. A circular piece of wood between the armrest and the backrest is missing on one chair. The rattan seat and back have been replaced at later date. One of a chair has most likely been re-varnished at a later date and presents with a few instances of a restauration.
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