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Paire de fauteuils en bois sculpté et doré à la miction d'époque Louis XV, estampillée E. MICHARD
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 105 cm, larg. 69 cm, prof. 63 cm
- Height 41 1/4 in; width 27 1/4 in; depth 24 3/4 in
le dossier et la ceinture sculptés de fleurs et feuillages, reposant sur des pieds cambrés ; garniture de tapisserie de Beauvais, les dossiers ornés chacun d'une femme à l'orientale, les assises ornées chacune d'animaux dans un encadrement de fleurs
Provenance
Monsieur Levy, vers 1910
Exhibited
La chinoiserie en Europe au XVIIIe siècle, 1910, planche 12, un fauteuil illustré
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate.
Good overall condition despite the inevitable scratches and marks due to age and handling.
Both constructions are firm and sound.
The gilding is rubbed on exposed areas revealing red gesso underneath.
Some chips to the gilding.
The tapestry of the arms is slightly distressed.
The tapestry on each seat is also slightly distressed.
"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
Claude-Etienne Michard, menuisier reçu maître en 1757