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A Royal children's carriage, 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- painted wood, bronze
- 82cm. high, 170cm. wide, 54cm. deep; 2ft. 8in., 5ft. 7in., 1ft. 9½in.
with retractable leather top and with painted coat-of-arms of the House of Wittelsbach on blue ground
Provenance
Prince Adalbert of Bavaria
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
This charming carriage is in good conserved condition although the decoration has been refreshed, both the gilded highlights and the blue ground. One of the sides has a paint lacuna by the painted crown.
The leather retractable top is in working condition (photos of it open are available) although there is a small break to wood frame of the left hand side where the metal hinge needs re-fitting. The sliding tin doors steps are rusty.
The inside has a replaced upholstery in need of clean as it is dusty and slightly aged and has a tear in the same place starting where the mentioned frame break is. It has a rubber floor mat of recent manufacture.
"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."