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A pair of large carved giltwood bergères, one stamped L. Poussiee Louis XV, circa 1740
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- total: 100cm. high, 80cm. wide, 62cm. deep; 3ft. 3in., 2ft. 7¼in., 2ft.¼in.; floor to seat: 48cm. high, 1ft. 6½in.
each with a serpentine padded back above acanthus carved padded arms and serpentine loose cushion seat, on cabriole legs, the top-, seat- rail and knees carved with flowers and leaves, the back carved en reparé; one seat-rail replaced, regilt
Condition
Joints sound and sturdy. Some very minor chips and wear to gilding in places, as visible from photograph. In overall very good restored condition and can be placed immediately.
"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
Louis Poussiée or Poussier received Master before 1737, as he does not appear in the records after this date. He collaborated with his colleague at this time, Etienne Saint-Georges, before opening his own atelier where he only worked for around twelve years. His Louis XV chairs bear hallmarks of the influence of the Régence style.