AN ART DECO GILTWOOD SOFA FRENCH

AN ART DECO GILTWOOD SOFA FRENCH, CIRCA 1930 Upholstered in green velvet with three loose cushions, the frame decorated with fluting and flower heads 96cm high, 183cm wide, 92cm deep Provenance: Foster & Gane, where purchased by Count Manfredi della Gherardesca Condition Report: Overall in good condition, structurally secure and with wear and tear consistent with age and use. The are scratches and scuffing throughout, the gilding worn, most obviously on the arms, the carved decoration to the backrail and to leading edges. In places the red bole is visible beneath the gilding and there are odd traces of dark green paint. There are a few deeper dents and scratches, most notably to the back left upright, with white gesso visible. Some minor constructional shrinkage cracks and there are shrinkage cracks to the tops of the back left upright, but with no loss of integrity. The upholstery is clean, just the odd light mark, and the cushions well stuffed. Condition Report Disclaimer