Marcel Kammerer

comprising sofa, pair of armchairs and center table

Sotheby's London, March 20, 1998, lot 460

Overall in good condition. The wooden surfaces have been refinished and are in good overall condition with minor surface scratches and edge abrasions consistent with age and gentle use. With minor surface dirt and light discoloration of the wood, consistent with age and gentle use. A few minor old restorations along the edges. A minor crack to the lower part of the proper right front feet of one of the chairs. The metal surfaces with a few minor surface scratches, minor abrasions and minor traces of oxidation consistent with age and gentle use. The proper right back sabot of one of the chair missing; the metal of the proper left back sabot of the sofa with separation to the joints and there is a wood element missing to the interior. The upper edge of the table top with a few traces of sensitively undertaken old restorations. The leather of the seats has been later replaced and present with a few surface scratches and minor markings consistent with age and gentle use. The filling of the back of the sofa is compacted which has left the leather slightly less tent. An elegant set, representative of the Viennese creations at the turn of the century.
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.
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