Lot 327
- 327
An Italian walnut, ebony veneered and parcel-gilt daybed circa 1820
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Walnut, ebony, textiles
- 72cm. high, 237.5cm. long, 61cm. deep; 2ft. 4¼in., 7ft. 9½in., 2ft.
with blue silk upholstery, reblocked
Literature
The present daybed is illustrated in Adriana Boidi Sassone, Il Mobile Dell' Ottocento, Novara, 1994, p.38.
Also
Illustrated Pier Paolo Colonna, Empire, passionnément, Architectural Digest (Fr. ed.), April 11 1989, p. 36
Condition
This impressive daybed would be placed against a wall as the reverse is not decorated. The blue silk is tired. Lifting to ebony veneers. Water damage to scrolled arms. Lion masks re-gilded. Some surface marks and scratches throughout. Of bold proportions.
"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."