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FRANCE, 19th century
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Fauteuil (Armchair)
- Painted beech
- Made in the early 19th century.
blue and cream painted beech, upholstered in a modern woven fabric by Lord and Taylor, New York; redecorated
Condition
This is nice quality. There is much wear to the painted finish. There are exposed areas of timber in places.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Comparative Literature:
Denise Ledoux-Lebard, Le Mobilier Français du XIXe Siècle, Paris,1989, p. 104.
This armchair is very much in the manner of Brion with its reeded downscrolled arms above turned tapering supports carved with leaves and seat-rail centred by a flowerhead flanked by a bellflower and band of laurel leaves and can be seen on a related armchair by Brion illustrated op. cit., p. 104. However, other menuisiers were working in a similar vein such as Bellangé see op. cit., pp. 51 and Maigret .
Denise Ledoux-Lebard, Le Mobilier Français du XIXe Siècle, Paris,1989, p. 104.
This armchair is very much in the manner of Brion with its reeded downscrolled arms above turned tapering supports carved with leaves and seat-rail centred by a flowerhead flanked by a bellflower and band of laurel leaves and can be seen on a related armchair by Brion illustrated op. cit., p. 104. However, other menuisiers were working in a similar vein such as Bellangé see op. cit., pp. 51 and Maigret .
Pierre-Gaston Brion (born in 1767) , maître sculpteur, was together with Rode, the most important menuisier-sculpteurs of his time. His period of activity covered the Empire, then the Restauration and the July Monarchy until he ceased work around 1838.