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An Empire style carved and parcel gilt mahogany four piece salon suite French, mid 20th century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- the settee height 44 1/2 in.; width 5ft 9 in.
- 113 cm; 175.5 cm
overall with cast mounts drawn from the first Empire's decorative vocabulary, each armrest headed by finely carved giltwood swans. Beige lining for upholstery.
Condition
Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to and carcass consistent with age and use. Slight tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. As stated in the cataloguing, the fabric is an underlining for upholstery.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The decorative giltwood swans mounting the armrests on the present model closely relates to seat furniture made by François-Honoré-Georges Jacob executed after designs by Percier and Fontaine for the Empress Joséphine at the Palais de Saint-Cloud.