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A pair of Russian carved giltwood sofas 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- walnut, gilding
- each 1m high, 1.90m wide; 3ft. 3½in., 6ft. 2¾in.
the top-rail carved with wreaths and stylised foliage and anthemions above downscrolled arms enclosing a patera, the side-rails with a band of laurel leaves, the seat-rail with an alternating band of bellflowers and anthemions, the side-rails applied with flowerheads, on sabre legs, the backs painted yellow
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. Gilding less greenish more golden and attractive than in the catalogue photograph. Joints sound and sturdy. Very attractive detail to carving. There is some minor darker discolouration on the side-rails due to the use of bronze powder in the past. Old minor marks, chips and scratches commensurate with age and normal useage. On the other sofa, there is a minor crack in the scroll on the arm and another hairline crack and a very minor loss to the carved patera on the same side which are hardly noticeable.
"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
This pair of sofas relate to a suite made for Princess Mathilde Bonaparte (niece of Napoleon I) who married Anatole Nikolaievitch Demidoff, Prince of San Donato, sold Sotheby's sale of the contents of the Villa Demidoff, Florence, on the instructions of S.A.R Il Principe Paolo J. Yugoslavia, 21st-24th April 1969, lot 251 or 252.