- 40A
A pair of carved giltwood consoles d'appliques Louis XIV, circa 1700
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- giltwood
- 39 cm high; 41cm. wide, 19cm. deep; 1ft. 3in., 1ft. 4in., 7½ in.
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. Gilding more golden and much more attractive than in the catalogue photograph. Gilding is worn as visible from the photograph, especially on the tops. Old minor chips. Old very minor repair to the rear right edge of both, which have been very well executed and are hardly noticeable.
"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."
Catalogue Note
An almost identical console d'applique from the Schwiter collection and now in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, was exhibited "Louis XIV Faste et Décors", Musée des Art Décoratifs, Paris, May-October 1960, catalogue, pl. XXIX, no. 19, reproduced here in fig.1.