Lot No. 853


A Rare Empire Settee,


A Rare Empire Settee, - Furniture; works of art; glass and porcelain

Danube monarchy, c. 1810/15, pear veneer, ebonised hardwood and softwood frame in heavily arched execution, backrest in the form of alternating slanted medallions covered with fabric, the two external ones with carved ornamental motifs and gold painted eagles, the middle ones surmounted by an eagle holding a ring in its beak, armrests in the form of carved gold-painted sphinxes, height of backrest c. 147 cm, height of seat c. 44/46 cm, upholstery of a later date partly with holes, some paint losses to the eagles and sphinxes, signs of age and use. (DOC)

Specialist: Alexander Doczy Alexander Doczy
+43-1-515 60-302

alexander.doczy@dorotheum.at

03.11.2022 - 14:00

Estimate:
EUR 3,400.- to EUR 3,800.-

A Rare Empire Settee,


Danube monarchy, c. 1810/15, pear veneer, ebonised hardwood and softwood frame in heavily arched execution, backrest in the form of alternating slanted medallions covered with fabric, the two external ones with carved ornamental motifs and gold painted eagles, the middle ones surmounted by an eagle holding a ring in its beak, armrests in the form of carved gold-painted sphinxes, height of backrest c. 147 cm, height of seat c. 44/46 cm, upholstery of a later date partly with holes, some paint losses to the eagles and sphinxes, signs of age and use. (DOC)

Specialist: Alexander Doczy Alexander Doczy
+43-1-515 60-302

alexander.doczy@dorotheum.at


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Auction: Furniture; works of art; glass and porcelain
Auction type: Saleroom auction with Live Bidding
Date: 03.11.2022 - 14:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 22. Okt.-03. Nov. 2022