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A RÉGENCE CARVED WALNUT FIRE SCREEN circa 1715
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- plexiglass, walnut, wool
- height 47 1/4 in.; width 33 1/4 in.
- 120 cm; 84.5 cm
upholstered à châssis with Louis XIV petit-point wool and silk needlework panel, French, early 18th century.
Condition
With scattered age and construction cracks, minor chips and abrasions to carving. Scattered old worm damage; most to legs and feet. Some small infill and patches to base; possibly to repair loss of wood due to worm damage. With pleaxiglass to protect needlepoint inset. 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.