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A LOUIS XV CARVED GILTWOOD TWIN-PANEL FIRE SCREEN mid-18th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- beechwood, pleaxiglass, silk
- height 46 in.; length 65 in.
- 117 cm; 165.5 cm
upholstered à châssis with coral-mounted polychrome silk embroidered panels, European, circa 1700.
Condition
With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions. Scattered old worm damage; not extensive. Scattered minor losses and abrasions to carving; almost exclusively to feet. Scattered fine cracks, minor lifting, minor losses and chips to gesso. Regilt, gilding now with some rubbing and minor losses. Both panels with plexiglass on face and reverse to protect associated embroidery mounted on later panel. 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.
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.