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A pair of Italian blue lacquered and parcel-gilt armchairs, Venetian third quarter 18th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- paint, gilding, walnut
each with a padded drop-in back and seat, the underside of one with the printed label "orlando petreni arredamenti artistici, Firenze, Via Ronainelli"; reblocked.
Provenance
Orlando Petreni, Florence
Sold Christie's, London, 21st June 2000, lot 69.
Sold Christie's, London, 21st June 2000, lot 69.
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. Joints sound and sturdy. Old minor marks, chips and scratches. The chairs are slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean. Evidence of old very minor worm which appears to be no longer active, Construction cracks at joints commensurate with age and use.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Related armchairs are illustrated by Saul Levy, Lacche Veneziani Settecentesche, Milan, 1967, Vol. I, fig. 19, (Pero Dini collection) and fig. 28 (Tulio Silva collection), and in Clare Santini, Mille Mobile Veneti, Modena, nd. p. 222 fig,. 465 (Giorgio Cosarini collection).