French Provincial Renaissance Style Carved Oak Bench, 19th c., the back with three carved panels, over a two board seat and sloping arms, on floral and grape carved block legs, H.- 37 3/4 in., W.- 50 3/4 in., D.- 17 1/2 in.

Condition is consistent with age and use. The bench is very sturdy with no major deformities or concerns to structure. There are some surface scratches throughout, as well as visible old wood worm damage to wood cross bar on bottom, below seat. The two top ears of chair show evidence of regluing to front decorative piece. The right side (or proper left) has one approximately 1/8 inch in diameter hole on top corner near top rail and stile. Proper left foot is now lacking, but all carvings seem to be intact. A handsome example. ______________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS.” NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.