- 722
A fine pair of Louis XV carved beechwood fauteuils, attributed to Jean Mercier circa 1750
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- beechwood
- height 38 in.
- 96.5 cm
en suite with the preceeding lot; each with oval brass plaques beneath the seat rail numbered 356 and 354, respectively; the rail of one with ink inscription Sir C. Cootes 19/11/46 No. 5, the other inscribed Sir C. Cootes 19/11/46 3.
Provenance
Sir Charles Coote, 9th Baronet (died 1864), Ballyfin House, Mountrath, Ireland, thence by descent to
Sir Ralph Coote, 13th Baronet, Ballyfin House, Christie's London, April 25, 1923, lot 117
Christie's London, Collection of Anna Thomson Dodge, Rose Terrace, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, June 24, 1971, lot 52
Christie's New York, November 22, 1983, lot 124
Condition
Both with scattered age and construction cracks, consistent with age and use. Carving generally with abrasions and very minor losses at extremitites. Scattered minor areas with infill. Minor scattered losses to carving. Both with restored breaks to seat rail at front left knee. In good overall condition, including upholstery.
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.