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Suite de quatre fauteuils à dossier plat en hêtre sculpté et peint rechampi vert d'époque Louis XV, estampillés I. GOURDIN
Estimate
60,000 - 100,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 100 cm, larg. 69 cm
- Height 39 1/3 in; width 27 1/4 in
le dossier arrondi et la ceinture mouvementée, sculptés de cartouches, feuillages et fleurettes ; reposant sur des pieds cambrés ; garnis à carreau et recouverts de damas de soie ivoire
Provenance
- Galerie Rosenberg & Stiebel, New York, juillet 1964
- Vente Sotheby's, Paris, le 24 mars 2005, lot 33
- Vente Sotheby's, Paris, le 24 mars 2005, lot 33
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good overall condition despite the inevitable scratches and marks throughout due to age and handling. All constructions are firm and sound. The paint is later but with a nice old-looking aspect. The paint is chipped and rubbed throughout especially on exposed areas. A front leg has been restored. There are some old traces of woodworm. The upholstery is in good condition. We would advise to reduce the height of the cushion of the seat to get a nicer shape.
Very elegant model with some very nice carved details.
"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
Jean-Baptiste Gourdin, menuisier reçu maître en 1748
Ces quatre fauteuils étaient probablement à l'origine en suite avec une paire, également estampillée de Jean-Baptiste Gourdin, aujourd'hui conservée au Metropolitan Museum de New York (illustrée dans F.G.B. Watson, The Wrightsman Collection, New York, 1966, vol I, n°9 a et b). Un fauteuil proche, estampillé par son frère Michel, fait partie des collections du musée Carnavalet à Paris (A. Forray-Carlier, Le Mobilier du musée Carnavalet, Dijon, 2000, pp.122-123). Le motif du cartouche en forme de coeur se retrouve par ailleurs très fréquemment chez Tilliard.