AN EMPIRE REVIVAL PAINTED METAL MERIDIENNE, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, the out scrolled rectangular backrest with gold painted foliate raised decoration and issuing a three-quarter curved rectangular side panel, on a conforming seat with custom floral upholstered cushion above a paneled seat rail and raised on short sabre legs with matching raised foliate details, gessoed and painted throughout with stylized leafy tendrils on a salmon pink ground. Height: 32" Length: 5' 11" Depth: 24"  Provenance: Estate of Ross Gibson Wandrey, Houston, Texas

Good restored condition with normal light scratches, some marks, small patches of surface rust, two feet are slightly bent on the tips, one small area where gesso has flaked, and the custom upholstered cushion is later.  Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."