Lot 475
  • 475

A Napoleon III six-fold papier-peint screen Manufacture Jules Desfosse, circa 1855

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • height 84 in.; width 126 1/2 in.
  • 213 cm; 321 cm
the back decorated with stylized chinoiserie brown-painted papier-peint.

Condition

Some wear and undulations to the paper. Considerable old repairs. Some minor tears, and restored tears. In overall sound condition. This lot will be offered without reserve.
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

A four leaf screen covered with identical papier-peint is illustrated, B. Jacqué, Le Papier Peint Décor d'Illusion, 1989, Paris, pl. 75.