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A suite of Italian carved walnut seat furniture, Venetian mid 18th Century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Walnut
- canapé: 162cm. wide; 5ft. 3¾in.
comprising a canapé and two armchairs a pozzetto, with arched padded backs, the frame carved with rocaille and scrolls, on cabriole legs; armchairs reblocked
Provenance
Collection Tullio Silva, Milan
Literature
Giuseppe Morazzoni, Il Mobile Veneziano del'700, ed. Görlich, Milan, 1958, Vol. I., fig. LXXXV, illustrates the sofa and one armchair.
Condition
In overall good restored condition. Old minor marks, chips and scatches generally with construction cracks at joints, commensurate with age and normal usage. Joints sound and sturdy. Canape: the front right leg has a restored break as does the rear right leg, but these have been well executed. The central front leg has also been restored. The feet have been re-tipped. Evidence of old minor worm, which appears to be no longer active. On one armchair there is a restoration to rear right leg and on the other, the front left and rear right leg.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."