- 132
Troubadour style
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- chair, circa 1835
- with the coat of arms and cypher of the House of Torlonia
- fruitwood, brass, upholstery
- 104 cm. (41 in.)
executed in France after a design by Jean-Baptiste-Jules Klagmann
gilt bronze, gilt wood, gilt metal, silk velvet upholstery
gilt bronze, gilt wood, gilt metal, silk velvet upholstery
Provenance
Most probably commissioned by Marino Torlonia (1796-1860), Duke of Poli and Guadagnolo for Villa Torlonia, Rome, thence by descent
With Fremontier Antiquiares
Acquired from the above by the present owner
With Fremontier Antiquiares
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, pp. 124-125, illustrated
Condition
In overall good condition with typical signs of wear throughout consistent with age and use. The carcass with old signs of worm that has been treated and is no longer active. The gilt brass mounts have minor tarnishing and some small areas of oxidisation. The whiskers to the grotesque masks of the base have some repaired breaks to the extremities. The red velvet is in good 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. 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."