- 140
Chaise pliante en bois peint dite savonarole, Venise, XVIe siècle
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 80 cm, larg. 41 cm
- Height 31 1/2 in; width 16 in
les branches sculptées de rinceaux et d'étoiles
Condition
The catalogue illustration is accurate.
Good overall condition.
The construction is structurally wobbly.
There are some inevitable wear to the carving due to age and handling, especially to the front base.
One element of the front base has been restored.The iron stems of the seat have been probably changed.
They were probably originally fitted with wooden finials which are now missing except one.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Les sièges dit Savonarole sont pliants, constitués d'une série de barres en X juxtaposées et maintenues au moyen d'une cheville centrale au croisement des branches. Ce type de siège se décline sous diverses formes, tabourets, chaises ou fauteuils comme l'illustre le lot suivant (lot 141).