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A Louis XV carved walnut fauteuil Mid-18th Century, stamped I. Avisse
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Jean Avisse (1723-after 1796), maître in 1745
- walnut
- height 39 1/4 in.
- 100 cm
Condition
With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions. Carving with minor chips, losses and abrasions. With minor old worm damage. Front legs blocked. Restorations to the railing particularly along the joinery. 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
Jean Avisse
Avisse established his workshop in 1743 in the rue de Cléry where he initally executed commissions from the marchand-merciers ; subsequently he worked exclusively for private clients and the French aristocracy . Avisse collaborated with the most important carvers of his time such as François Baillard, Claude Vinache and Pierre Rousseau resulting in luxuriously carved seat furniture of generous proportions. He had a reputation for craftsmanship of the highest order and his rococo seat furniture is invariably decorated with floral motifs sculpted with bold and vigorous carving as on the present armchair.
Avisse established his workshop in 1743 in the rue de Cléry where he initally executed commissions from the marchand-merciers ; subsequently he worked exclusively for private clients and the French aristocracy . Avisse collaborated with the most important carvers of his time such as François Baillard, Claude Vinache and Pierre Rousseau resulting in luxuriously carved seat furniture of generous proportions. He had a reputation for craftsmanship of the highest order and his rococo seat furniture is invariably decorated with floral motifs sculpted with bold and vigorous carving as on the present armchair.