A SET OF FOUR LOUIS XV/XVI TRANSITIONAL CARVED GILTWOOD FAUTEUILS circa 1770, stamped Tilliard

Collection of Sir Robert Abdy, 5th Baronet (1896-1976), Newton Ferrers, Cornwall
Christie's Monaco, Collection of Karl Lagerfeld, April 28, 2001, lot 311

All four with age and construction cracks, abrasions and small dents; not extensive. Some with very fine construction cracks to seat rails at legs, one with glue residue. Minor losses and abrasions to carving. Scattered old worm damage to underside; one with further old worm damage to one leg which at some point might have resulted in loss to wood as possibly later thin layer of gesso in area suggests. Further minor redessoed areas; not extensive. Gesso with scattered cracks, minor lifting, small losses and chips. Regilt, gilding with some losses and rubbing. In good overall 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.

The current upholstery fabric of these fauteuils by Tassinari & Chatel is the same as that used in the refurbishment of the wall hangings and a suite of seat furniture in Marie-Antoinette's salle de billiard at Versailles.