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A SUITE OF TWELVE PAINTED WOOD CHAIRS AND A SOFA, ITALY, PROBABLY VENICE, CIRCA 1760, INCLUDING FOUR CHAIRS FROM A LATER PERIOD |
估價
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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描述
- wood
- Les chaises : haut. 102 cm., larg. 52 cm. ; le canapé : haut. 102 cm., larg.178 cm.; The chairs : height 40 in., width 20 1/2 in.; the sofa: height 40 in., width 70 in.
curved, the backrests and the feet with bucrania, medallions and children, the feet united by a stretcher, the straw seat covered with a removable yellow cotton cushion
來源
Vente Mes Daussy et de Ricqlès, Drouot, le 20 avril 1989, lot 108
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. As stated in the catalogue, four chairs are later. There are the inevitable dents, marks and scratches due to age and use. There are some chips to the painting, revealing the wood underneath.There are minor refreshments to the yellow background. There are construction cracks near the feet. Each chair is reinforced to the seatrails with pieces of wood, and one piece of wood reinforce one central stretcher of the sofa. The constructions are firm and sound. There are stains and wears to the yellow fabric. The straw of the seats is in quite good condition, but the straw of the sofa and of some chairs is slightly distented. Elegant suite of chairs and sofa in quite good overall condition.
"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."