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A pair of Italian carved walnut Savonarola armchairs, Florence, 16th century and later
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Walnut
each backrest carved with a coat of arms, the straight arms ending in turned balls, the seat on nine reverse curved square supports pivoted at their intersections and with square base rails
Provenance
Semenzato Venezia, Gli Arredi Antichi dell'Abbazia di San Gregorio, 28 November 2002, lot 99
Condition
A fine pair of armchairs; one with a repair to the left arm and traces of old woodworm which appears to be no longer active. Sparse chips and losses consistent with age. The back of both probably later.
Please note the measurements for these armchairs are: high, 67cm. wide, 61cm. deep; the seat: 51cm. high.
"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."