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A pair of Directoire parcel-gilt and polychrome-painted chairs circa 1790, possibly Italian
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- beechwood
- height 34 in.; width 19 in.; depth 17 in.
- 86.5 cm; 48.5 cm; 43.5 cm
Provenance
Arturo Lopez-Willshaw
Sotheby's Monaco, June 23, 1976, lot 110
Condition
Some scattered small construction cracks, not extensive. Paint refreshed, not with losses, rubbing and surface dirt. Minor scattered losses to gesso. Gilding with rubbing and losses. Some feet blocked. In good overall condition.
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.