The Art of Gathering

lot 61: very nicely upholstered, the fabric extremely clean, with only a couple minor spots or signs of wear commensurate with light use; minor puckered seam along back of backrest; has not been examined under the upholstery, but possibly with some later modifications for modern use; the legs showing signs of being refinished, with some mild sunfading; the right-facing front leg with repaired breaks to both knee returns, and the left-facing front leg with repaired break to side knee return (visible from interior); the front right-facing foot with some abrasions / surface scuffing to toe; minor occasional scuffing or scrapes to legs commensurate with use; one back leg painted with accession number and also branded / stamped to interior with three numerals “858," the branded mark possibly a sign that back legs may be later replacements, although unclear

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