- 725
A pair of Louis XVI provincial painted fauteuils à la reine and a matching canapé en corbeille last quarter 18th century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- wood
- height of fauteuils 40 3/4 in.; width of fauteuils 25 in.; depth of fauteuils 20 in.; height of canapé 44 1/2 in.; length of canapé 95 in.; depth of canapé 28 in.
- 103.5 cm; 63.5 cm; 51 cm; 113 cm; 241.5 cm; 71 cm
Provenance
Sold Sotheby's, New York, March 26, 1997, lot 229.
Condition
With some age and construction cracks and signs of worm damage. Minor chips and abrasions to carving and gesso. Losses and rubbing to refreshed paint. Aubusson upholstery with scattered restitching and splits at color changes. 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.
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.