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A carved beechwood and caned duchesse Louis XV, circa 1750
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- beechwood and caned
- 96cm. high, 77cm. wide. 148cm. length; 3ft. 1¾in., 2ft. 6¼in., 4ft. 10¼in.
with a scroll-carved frame, the shaped end and arms over a cushioned seat, on six cabriole legs
Provenance
Furniture Inventory, Leeds Castle
Possibly the one recorded in the Library
Grande Bergere confortable avec bout de pied formant chaise longue; bois moulures peint, ornes de clouterie Jansen 11.7.39 £65.3.90
re-covered dark green stamped velvet Jansen £41.13.0
Recovered & supplying extra cushion Lehmann -.6.53 £24.8.0
Possibly the one recorded in the Library
Grande Bergere confortable avec bout de pied formant chaise longue; bois moulures peint, ornes de clouterie Jansen 11.7.39 £65.3.90
re-covered dark green stamped velvet Jansen £41.13.0
Recovered & supplying extra cushion Lehmann -.6.53 £24.8.0
Condition
In overall good condition. Joints sound and sturdy. Evidence of old worm which appears to be no longer active. There are some construction cracks where the legs join the seat-rail these can easily be filled. There are some old minor restorations genearlly e.g a break to one foot and some very minor patches to the frame.
"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."