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A LOUIS XV CARVED GILTWOOD VEILLEUSE circa 1750, stamped St. Georges
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Jean-Etienne Saint-Georges (1723-1790), maître in 1747
- beechwood
- height 40 in.; length 67 in.
- 102 cm; 170.5 cm
Provenance
Possibly Sotheby's Monaco, June 16, 1994, lot 300
Literature
Pierre Kjellberg, Le mobilier français du XVIIIe siècle, Paris, 2002, p. 809, fig. a
Condition
With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions. Carving with abrasions, minor losses, small recarved areas on front of seat rail. Scattered old worm damage to underside. Gesso with scattered cracks, losses and chips. Regilt, gilding with rubbing and some losses. 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.