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A pair of Louis XV ormolu-mounted chinoiserie lacquer encoignures circa 1760
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 35 in.; width 26 1/2 in.; depth 18 1/2 in.
- 89 cm; 67 cm; 47 cm
some mounts of later date
Provenance
Collection of Madame Lucienne Fribourg, sold Parke Bernet Galleries, New York, April 19, 1969, lot 151.
Anonymous private collector, sold Sotheby's, New York, May 4, 1984, lot 62.
Condition
Both pieces with some cracks, hairline cracks, and few minor losses to lacquer. Lacquer decoration with scattered overpainting, mostly to areas showing cracks. One piece with small, approximately 1in. by 2in. loss to appron on bottom (gesso and wood). Caercass with signs of old worm damage.
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.