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A pair of Louis XV giltwood fauteuils à la reine attributed to J.-B. Gourdin circa 1760, stamped I. G.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean-Baptiste Gourdin, maître in 1748
- beechwood
- height 38 in.; width 28 in.; depth 22 1/2 in.
- 96.5 cm; 71 cm; 57.5 cm
Provenance
Mrs. Ruth Costantino
L'Antiquaire & The Connaisseur, New York, 1986
Hôtel Drouot, circa 1952
Condition
With scattered age and construction cracks. One with break to seatrail at back. Both with some scattered old worm damage. Minor losses and abrasions to carving at extremities. Scattered losses to gesso. Gilding with rubbing, surface dirt and some refreshing in areas, most to feet. One with feet blocked, some feet retipped. In good 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.
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.