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A PAIR OF LOUIS XV CARVED GILTWOOD FAUTEUILS circa 1750, stamped Tilliard
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Jacques Jean-Baptiste Tilliard (1723-1797), maître in 1752
- beechwood
- height 36 1/2 in.
- 93 cm
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, May 16, 1987, lot 68
Sotheby's New York, May 25, 2000, lot 390
Sotheby's New York, May 25, 2000, lot 390
Condition
With some scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions; not extensive, some cracks now restored with later gesso including underside at legs and terminals of armrests. Scattered minor old worm damage to underside. Scattered minor losses and abrasions to carving; not extensive. Scattered minor cracks, minor losses and chips to gesso. Regilt, gilding now with some rubbing and losses. In good overall condition. Seat depth 21 inches, seat depth 27 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.