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Canapé en hêtre sculpté d'époque Louis XV, estampillé M. CRESSON
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 85 cm, larg. 193 cm
- Height 33 1/2 in; width 76 in
à dossier plat de forme chantournée, sculpté d'enroulements feuillagés, reposant sur huit pieds cambrés ; recouvert de cuir beige ; (laqué à l'origine)
Condition
Colours on the illustration are a little too light.
Good general condition.
Stable and comfortable seat; cover in good condition.
Very fine carving, especially on the backrest.
Has been stripped out; beechwood with a nice patina.
Very minor old infills in places.
Fine model of sofa with unusual and attractive proportions.
"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
Michel Cresson, menuisier reçu maître en 1740
Le dossier "à épaulement" de ce canapé le destinait peut-être à s'intégrer à un décor de boiseries, les crossettes concaves du dossier sculptées de manière à épouser les moulures saillantes des lambris.
Notons que Michel Cresson est également l'auteur des sièges meublants du grand salon du château d'Abondant, une paire de canapés et une paire de bergères, exceptionnellement conservés au sein du décor de boiseries pour lequel ils ont été conçus (musée du Louvre).
A carved beechwood sofa, Louis XV, stamped M. CRESSON