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A fine Louis XVI blue and grey-painted daybed circa 1775, after a design by Jean-Charles Delafosse
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- height 46 1/4 in.; length 78 in.; width 43 3/4 in.
- 117 cm; 198 cm; 111 cm
Provenance
Château de Pommard, Burgundy
Sold, Sotheby's, Monaco, July 3, 1993, lot 165
Collection of Karl Lagerfeld, sold, Christie's, Monaco, April 29, 2000, lot 357
Condition
In need of minor restoration to assemble securely; some separation at construction joins; old worm with some resultant losses. Painted surfaces appear slightly softer in color than appears in catalogue photograph. Extremely well carved.
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.
Catalogue Note
The design for this bed called 'lit à l'Italienne' was published in the third volume of the engravings of Jean-Charles Delafosse, conserved in the Bibliothèque du musée des Arts décoratifs, Paris.