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An Italian carved giltwood duchesse brisée, Piedmontese late 18th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- 99cm. high, 78cm. wide, 215cm. total length; 3ft. 3in., 3ft. 6¾in., 7ft. 5/8in.
with loose cushion seats; reblocked
Condition
Joints sound and sturdy. Very attractive detail to carving. Some old minor restorations to the top rail, which have been very well executed and are hardly noticeable where there have been hairline construction cracks. There are some hairline construction cracks generally, commensurate with age. There are some old very minor restorations to the top of the legs. Some minor wear to gilding. In overall 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."
Catalogue Note
Comparative Literature:
G. Ferraris, Giuseppe Maria Bonzanigo e la scultura decorativa in legno a Torino nel periodo neoclassico (1770-1830), Cavallermaggiore, 1991,p. 139, plate CXXI, for a related Piedmontese duchesse brisée by Bartolomeo Manghetti,in three sections with a stool, formerly in Palazzo MasinoTurin.
Also see G. Morazzoni, Il Mobile neoclassico Italiano, Milan,1955, Tav. XXXVIII, for a related Piedmontese duchesse brisée, circa 1780, formerly in the Pietro Accorsi collection,Turin.