A Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Window Seat
Sale 833 - European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Lots 1-248
Feb 23, 2021
4:00AM CT
Lots 249-495
Feb 24, 2021
4:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$700 -
$900
Sold for $1,250
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Window Seat
Late 19th Century
Height 26 3/4 x width 36 x depth 17 inches.
Condition Report
In overall fine and stable condition. Retains a fairly even patina and mostly even finish, however there are areas of flaking a light loss to the gilding consistent with age and use. Some of the decorative carved side panels were previously cracked and reglued. The upholstery with some small areas of separation that are typical with this type of upholstery treatment. There is also some fading to the seat.
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