à dossier ajouré en gondole, richement sculpté de protomes de lion ailé et feuillages ; l'assise garnie d'une galette de cuir (usures) ; reposant sur des pieds antérieurs fuselés à cannelures en spirale et des pieds arrière en sabre

the illustration is accurate, good overall condition despite the inevitable dents scratches and marks due to the age and use. The construction is firm and sound, three minor horizontal shrinkages cracks on the back, a few losses and replacements of the mahogany veneer of the back, a minor scratche at the rear of the back. A small restoration to the pierced back. The mahogany veneer of the end of the feet of both back legs has been replaced, which suggest a restoration or a small replacement to this legs. The legs of both lions have been slightly restored, a few traces of old an inactive woodworms are visible when you flip the armchair, the are located on part which is not mahogany veneered. the wooden chassis of the senatorial is probably later, the leather of the cushion of the seat rail is old and in poor condition (as visible on the illustration) very nice shape, a rare model. Please note that this condition report was made on August 31th 2016 inside Robert de Balkany's hôtel rue de Varenne; this lot will be shipped to Sotheby's galleries before the exhibit and the sale.
"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."

Un fauteuil autrefois au Grand Trianon et désormais conservé dans les réserves du château de Versailles, présente une structure très similaire, notamment dans le décor ajouré du dossier (cf. P. Arizzoli-Clémentel et J.P. Samoyault, Le Mobilier de Versailles, Chefs-d'Oeuvre du XIXe siècle, Dijon, 2009, n°76, pp. 236-237).