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A pair of Louis XVI carved giltwood bergères circa 1780, stamped H. Jacob
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- Henri Jacob (1753-1824), maître in 1779
- beechwood, silk
- height 41 1/4 in.
- 105 cm
en suite with the previous lot.
Provenance
See the provenance of lot 51.
Literature
Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier Français du XVIIIe Siècle, Paris, 2002, p. 477 (illustrated)
Condition
Each upholstered a chassis. Each with age and construction cracks, some abrasions and cracks. With some old worm damage to repainted underside; not extensive. Abrasions, rubbing and minor losses to carving. Scattered fine cracks, lifting, some flaking and losses to gesso. Largest areas of loss to gesso on feet and at edges and extremities. Some minor regessoed areas. Regilt, gilding with some rubbing and some losses dues to losses of gesso. Legs previously blocked. All wear consistent with age and use. In overall 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.