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A pair of Napoléon III Empire style giltwood fauteuils after the celebrated model by Pierre-Gaston Brion Paris, circa 1870-75
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- giltwood (Wood, Other-Beechwood)
- height 41 3/4 in.; width 26 in.; depth 23 1/4 in.
- 55 cm; 66 cm.; 59 cm
Later green and gold silk upholstery.
Literature
D. Ledoux-Lebard, Les Ebénistes Parisiens, Paris, 1951, p. 77, Pl. IX, fig. 16
Condition
In very good condition and presentation; frames sturdy; wear to gilding mostly to handholds showing red bole undercoat; some wear to edges and carved detail of armrest showing red bole undercoat; some minor chips to gilding showing gesso.
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.
Catalogue Note
Pierre-Gaston Brion (1747-1841) was commissioned by Napoléon I, Charles X and Louis-Philippe to supply numerous pieces to Fontainebleau, Versailles, Pau and the Tuileries. This pair of fauteuils are similar to a suite of furniture ordered by Napoléon I in 1812 which was not used and was stored in the Garde-Meuble until 1838. It was subsequently moved to the salon de la famille of the Grand Trianon and currently remains at Versailles.