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Suite de quatre fauteuils en bois laqué crème d'époque Louis XV, vers 1770, estampillée G. IACOB
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 93 cm, larg. 66 cm
- Height 36 2/3 in; width 26 in
à décor de moulures, le dossier cintré de forme montgolfière, les supports d'accotoir en coup de fouet, la ceinture à ressaut, reposant sur des pieds fuselés à cannelures rudentées ; deux fauteuils recouverts de velours gaufré vert et deux autres de toile de coton à carreaux bleus
Condition
Illustration is slightly too bright.
The four seats are in good overall condition. Structure is solid.
Grey painting is quite rubbed, especially on the exposed areas such as the ends of armrests.
Flowers upholsteries stained and worn; the blue and white covers in better condition.
Fine and elegant mouldings by the most famous menuisier in late 18th century France.
Attractive set 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. 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
Georges Jacob, menuisier reçu maître en 1767
Cette série de sièges a vraisemblablement été exécutée par Georges Jacob peu de temps après son accession à la maîtrise et illustre la transition de deux styles : la forme des montants d'accotoir est encore totalement empruntée au style Louis XV, tandis que le dossier en montgolfière et les pieds fuselés s'apparentent au style Louis XVI. Il s'agit d'un modèle simplement mouluré mais au dessin harmonieux et parfaitement équilibré, caractéristique de la constante recherche créative du plus célèbre menuisier en sièges de la fin du XVIIIe siècle.
Cette série de sièges a vraisemblablement été exécutée par Georges Jacob peu de temps après son accession à la maîtrise et illustre la transition de deux styles : la forme des montants d'accotoir est encore totalement empruntée au style Louis XV, tandis que le dossier en montgolfière et les pieds fuselés s'apparentent au style Louis XVI. Il s'agit d'un modèle simplement mouluré mais au dessin harmonieux et parfaitement équilibré, caractéristique de la constante recherche créative du plus célèbre menuisier en sièges de la fin du XVIIIe siècle.