the tops with a soft cane seat within a molded edge frame supported on the underside with a bowed transverse stretcher, above a plain shaped and beaded apron joining four legs of circular section (2)

Sotheby's New York, 26th March 1999, lot 230.

One with patch repair to one corner and a consolidated split to the seat frame. The other with a large patch repair to one leg and a long consolidated split to another leg.
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.

An identical pair but of jichimu was included in the Piccus Collection sale, Christie's New York, 18th September 1997, lot 11.