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A GERMAN ROCOCO CARVED GILTWOOD FIRE SCREEN mid-18th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- plexiglass, wool, fruitwood
- height 53 1/2 in.; width 32 1/2 in.
- 136 cm; 82.5 cm
upholstered à châssis with gros-point and petit-point wool and silk needlework panel, probably French, circa 1700.
Condition
With scattered age and construciton cracks, dents and abrasions. Carving with abrasions and minor chips at extremitites. Arch of frame with restored old cracks. Cresting with restored breaks. Gesso with scattered chips and losses. Regilt, gilding now with losses, rubbing and surface dirt. Now with plexiglass to protect needlepoint inset. Feet retipped. Backrepainted. 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.