ENGLISH PAINTED MAHOGANY AND CANE LIBRARY BERGERES

ENGLISH GRAIN-PAINTED MAHOGANY AND CANE LIBRARY BERGERES, PAIR, H 39", W 25" One probably early 19th c., the other is later in date. Provenance: purchased at Christie's, June 16, 2017 (bill of sale in consignor's file); 2 squab cushions.
Condition Report: Overall with nicks, marks and scratches consistent with age and use; some traces of old woodworm now inactive' with some minor shrinkage at joint such as to one arm where joined to the back; casters are later; the older one with at least one repair to each leg and with a repaired break to the left arm; the upholstery with general signs of wear, light staining and small tears.