SUPPLIED FOR RUDOLF NUREYEV BY EMILIO CARCANO, THE CHAIRS 19TH CENTURY, THE ITALIAN SILK VELVET UPHOLSTERY PROBABLY 18TH CENTURY

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

This impressive pair of chairs is in overall good condition.
The 18th century upholstery with evidence of wear and tear, but in reasonably good order and would benefit from a gentle clean. Some fraying and losses to the metal threads, some newer velvet strips to the sides of the back and the seat.
Some wear to the velvet in places, particularly to the edge of the seat, consistent with use.
Some fading to the colours, consistent with age and use.
Rubbing and losses to parcel gilding notably to armrests.
Small loss to the scrolled carving at the right end of the right shoulder to one chair.
Evidence of old worm, no longer active.
Repaired break to a small scroll to one chair.
The corner of one upright with a repaired break to reverse.
Chairs are sound and sturdy, ready to use.