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A pair of Louis XV gray and white-painted and carved fauteuils circa 1760, stamped Nogaret A Lyon
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- beechwood
- height 39 in.
- 99 cm
Provenance
Property Belonging to the Estate of Henry Ford II, Sotheby's New York, May 18, 1991, lot 82
Condition
With scattered age and construction cracks, dents, abrasions and scratches. Each with old restored crack to seat rail and one with minor patch to seatrail on reverse. Decoration with some losses and rubbing. In 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
A set of virtually identical armchairs by Nogaret was sold Sotheby's Monaco, June 25, 1983, lot 72. Another identically-carved chair was sold Sotheby's London, December 11, 1980, lot 162.