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A pair of German Rococo carved giltwood armchairs, upholstered à chassis in Beauvais tapestry circa 1740
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- lindenwood
- height 44 1/4 in.
- 112.5 cm
Provenance
Count Volpi di Misurata, Palazzo Volpi, Rome, sold 10-14 October, 1972, lot 391 (a set of twelve).
Condition
With scattered age and construction cracks. Carving with scattered abrasions and minor losses at extremitites. Gesso with cracks and losses throughout. Regilt, gilding with rubbing, losses and surface dirt. In otherwise 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.
Catalogue Note
According to a tradition, this set was made for the Austrian court. A set of tapestry covers for twelve fauteuils and a sofa was delivered from the Beauvais Manufactory in 1753 for Prince Esterházy (J. Badin, La Manufacture de Tapisseries de Beauvais, Paris, 1909, p. 68). Nicolas Esterházy (1714-1790), a celebrated soldier and captain of the Emperor's Hungarian Guard, was a leading member of the court of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria.
Badin also lists "1737. 12 fauteuils à fables," although the buyer is not specified. The tapestry set of fables de la Fontaine after J.-B. Oudry was first woven at Beauvais in 1736, the last weaving recorded in 1777. Three pairs from this set were sold Sotheby's London, 16 December, 1998, lots 30, 31, 32.
Badin also lists "1737. 12 fauteuils à fables," although the buyer is not specified. The tapestry set of fables de la Fontaine after J.-B. Oudry was first woven at Beauvais in 1736, the last weaving recorded in 1777. Three pairs from this set were sold Sotheby's London, 16 December, 1998, lots 30, 31, 32.