Lot 58
  • 58

A pair of Restauration mahogany daybeds (méridienne à crémaillère), extensive restorations circa 1820

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • height 35 1/2 in.; length 57 1/2 in.; width 25 1/4 in.
  • 89.5 cm; 146 cm; 64 cm

Condition

With some minor age and construction cracks and lifting and overpaint. Showing minor signs of old worm. Minor abrasions ans chips to extremities. In otherwise good overall 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.
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

This model of daybed, where one side could be lowered so as to extend the length, was known as a méridienne à crémaillère. See N. de Reyniès, Mobilier Doestique, vol. 2, Paris, 2003, pp. 1164-1165 for other known examples of this form and examples illustrated in contemporary furnishing publications.