- 941
A carved giltwood stand in Louis XVI style, 19th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Gilt wood and gesso
- 88cm. high, 53cm. diameter; 2ft. 10¾in., 1ft. 9in.
with a frieze of flowerheads, bead and ribbon-tied laurel swags on laurel carved legs united by a triform stretcher, surmounted by a basket of flowers, lacking top
Provenance
Certainly Spencer Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire, although possibly acquired earlier
Literature
Possibly Chatsworth Inventory, 1844, p. 78 in the Ante Library recorded as 1 richly carved giltwood stand;
Possibly Chatsworth Inventory, 1859, p. 63 in the same room.
Possibly Chatsworth Inventory, 1859, p. 63 in the same room.
Condition
The gilt decoration is very worn and has surface dirt. Some of the swags to the frieze have repaired breaks with some fragmentation to the repaired areas. Minor chips to the gesso throughout.
"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."