each with a straight crestrail continuing through the rounded corners to the back posts, the straight, open back framed on three sides by an inset scrolled and beaded molding, repeated on the straight arms continuing down to form the front posts, the soft mat seat with a wide frame and a gallery rail at the back and sides formed of horizontal members and vertical struts, the legs joined by the beaded apron carved with interlocking foliate scrolls continuing to long flanged spandrels, the stepped stretchers with narrow plain aprons on the front and sides (2)

Sotheby's New York, 9th October 1987, lot 406.

The seat frame of one armchair with patches indicating re-used timber. There is a repaired break to the inside of one leg. The other chair with a repaired break to the back post. Both chairs with replaced side and front stretcher aprons.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.