Louis Süe and André Mare

L'Arc en Seine, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1990

Florence Camard, Süe et Mare et la Compagnie des Arts Français, Paris, 1993, pp. 82, 86-87, 97, 108, 122, 195 and 271

Overall in very good condition. Leather upholstery is later and presents with scattered surface scratches and abrasions. The right arm with a scratch to the top leather that extends the majority of the length of the arm. The proper right lower corner of each chair back with lifting to the leather piping holding tacks. The lacquered wood frame appears refinished, with nicks, scratches and light abrasions. The carved wood hand rests show rubbing, one with an edge loss at the top approximately ¼ of an inch long and 1/8 of an inch deep and a scratch approximately 3 inches long. A second hand rest with a loss of slightly smaller size on the underside, visible upon close inspection.
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.
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