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Bergère à dossier plat en hêtre relaqué rose d'époque Louis XV, estampillée N. HEURTAUT
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 100 cm, larg. 72 cm
- Height 39 1/3 in; width 28 1/3 in
le dossier mouluré, les accotoirs en coup de fouet, la traverse avant sculptée de coquilles stylisées ; garnie à carreau et recouverte de velours de soie violine
Condition
As mentionned, the beechwood bergère has been redecorated after being stripped out. There are several patched restorations to the inside of the seat rails ; traces of woodworm holes ; traces of later blocks now removed. Structure is solid.
Upholstery in good condition.
Good model by one of the famous Louis XV menuisiers.
Further information regarding the condition report for this lot is available on request. Please contact the department.
"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
Nicolas Heurtaut, menuisier reçu maître en 1753
Le style de Nicolas Heurtaut se caractérise sur ce siège par un fort épaulement au dossier et une mouluration très vigoureuse.