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Paire de bibliothèques en acajou d'époque Louis XVI, estampillée J. PAFRAT
Estimate
60,000 - 100,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 244,5 cm, larg. 132 cm, prof. 44,5 cm
- Height 96 ¼ in. ; width 52 in. ; depth 16 in.
les montants formant colonnes cannelées ; ouvrant par deux portes vitrées découvrant un intérieur gainé de soie verte à quatre étagères ; reposant sur une plinthe ; munies d'un éclairage intérieur
Provenance
Vente Christie's, New York, collection Maurice Segoura, 19 octobre 2006, lot 42
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good overall condition despite the inevitable scratches and marks throughout due to age and handling.
The interior is lined with a nice green silk and is fitted with an electrical enlightment.
Ready to use.
Very rare to find a pair.
"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-Jacques Pafrat, ébéniste reçu maître en 1785.
Ces bibliothèques sont typiques de l'oeuvre de Pafrat, qui réalisait des meubles à la décoration très sobre mettant en valeur le bois d'acajou apprécié à l'époque.
Ces bibliothèques sont typiques de l'oeuvre de Pafrat, qui réalisait des meubles à la décoration très sobre mettant en valeur le bois d'acajou apprécié à l'époque.