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A SET OF FOUR LOUIS XV CARVED GILTWOOD FAUTEUILS circa 1750, two stamped I. Pothier
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Jean-Jacques Pothier, maître in 1750
- beechwood
- height 36 in.
- 91.5 cm
Provenance
Comtesse de Pimodan, sold, Poulain LeFur, Paris, December 9, 1999
Condition
With scattered age and construction crack, dents and abrasions. One with partial crack to seat rail at front. Some minor regossoed areas at construction cracks; not extensive. Minor chips and abrasions to carving. Scatted cracks, chips and small losses to gesso. Regilt, gilding now with rubbing, losses and minor surface dirt. In good condition. Seat depth 22 inches, seat width 26 inches.
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.