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An Empire style gilt-bronze mounted silk-upholstered mahogany settee Paris, circa 1890-95
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany, gilt-bronze
- height overall 42 1/2 in.; length 5 ft. 4 in; depth 27 in.
- 108 cm; 162.5 cm; 68.5 cm
Condition
Right armrest slightly loose and lacking the gilt-bronze mount to the back of right stile at covering the screw to the armrest; back left leg with some cracks to top at join with seat rail and with some separation, in need of restoration; palmette mount to front left leg slightly loose; gilt-bronze with some tarnishing and pitting, but retaining its original gilding; some chips, nicks and wear to the tops of the front legs, and to the edge of the apron and stiles; chips to edges of back feet.
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.