One Empire, circa 1810; the other Restauration, circa 1825
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Price Realised USD 3,500
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USD 5,000 - USD 8,000
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TWO FRENCH MAHOGANY AND ORMOLU-MOUNTED FAUTEUILS
One Empire, circa 1810; the other Restauration, circa 1825
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Each present well, structurally sound and ready to place. The upholstery with minimal wear. Each overall with nicks, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Each with a few small scattered shrinkage cracks and minor losses to the carving. The Restauration example with shrinkage cracks to the front and back of the crest rail. With repairs to the joins where each support meets the crest rail, now loose, recommend securing. With abrasions throughout and with two losses to the front left leg. The Empire example with its crest rail loose, with abrasions throughout and with a crack to the front left foot. Both with restoration throughout and with fill. Both with ormolu mounts later.
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Lot 22Sale 19600
One Empire, circa 1810; the other Restauration, circa 1825TWO FRENCH MAHOGANY AND ORMOLU-MOUNTED FAUTEUILSEstimate: USD 5,000 - 8,000
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