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A set of four carved giltwood fauteuils each stamped I Gourdin Louis XV, circa 1750
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Gilt, giltwood
with foliate, scrolled and rocaille carved frames, scrolled arms and acanthus, moulded aprons and legs ending in acanthus and cabouchon carved feet, each stamped 'I*GOVRDIN'; re-gilt, re-gessoed and re-blocked
Condition
Of a pleasing large size and with losses to later gesso. Cracks and splits to some components and localised areas of gesso. With re-gilding and re-touching to parts. The upholstery is generally good although would benefit from a deep clean.
"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 received Master 1748.
Jean-Baptiste Gourdin (1723-1781) was the eldest son of the menuisier Jean Gourdin (père Gourdin). For a full discussion of the life and work of this profilic family of menuisiers see Caroline Legrand, 'Les Gourdin menuisiers du XVIII', L'Estampille/L'Objet d'Art, April 2004, pp. 72-84.