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An Italian carved walnut armchair, in the manner of Andrea Brustolon,Venetian 19th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- walnut
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. Joints sound and sturdy. Attractive detail to carving. There is an old very minor repair to a leaf on the seat-rail and a chip to another leaf also. Old very minor marks and chips to carving which are hardly noticeable.
107cm. high, 69cm. wide, 80cm. deep; 3ft. 6¼in., 2ft. 3¼in., 2ft. 7½in.
"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
Comparative Literature:
Alvar González-Palacios, Il Tempio del Gusto, La Toscana e l'Italia settentrionale, Vol. II, Milan, 1986, p. 343, fig. 729, for an armchair carved in boxwood by Andrea Brustolon (1662-1732) now in Ca'Rezzonico, Venice upon which this example is clearly based.
Alvar González-Palacios, Il Tempio del Gusto, La Toscana e l'Italia settentrionale, Vol. II, Milan, 1986, p. 343, fig. 729, for an armchair carved in boxwood by Andrea Brustolon (1662-1732) now in Ca'Rezzonico, Venice upon which this example is clearly based.