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A LOUIS XVI CARVED GILTWOOD FIRE SCREEN circa 1780
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- beechwood, plexiglass, silk
- height 41 1/2 in.; width 27 1/2 in.
- 105.5 cm; 70 cm
upholstered à châssis with polychrome silk embroidered panel within gold galloon trim, European, late 18th century.
Condition
With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions. Carving with abrasions and small chips and losses. Gesso with fine cracks and minor losses. Regilt, gilding now with some rubbing, losses and surface dirt. With plexiglass to protect textile-covered, possibly later insert. In good overall condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.