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Mobilier de salon en bois doré de style Louis XVI, fin du XIXe siècle
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- giltwood
- Bergères: haut. 93 cm, larg. 67 cm ; Canapé: haut 106 cm, larg. 183 cm
- Bergeres: height 36 2/3 in; width 26 1/3 in; Sofa: height 41 3/4 in; width 72 in
comprenant quatre bergères et un canapé, sculptés de ruban tournant, rais-de-coeur et perles ; garniture de tapisserie de Beauvais de la fin du XVIIIe siècle
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate.
Structure is sound and sturdy. Some wear to the gilding.
18th century upholstery in good general condition : few distressed areas on the backrest of the sofa and some wear on the armrests as expected, but colors remain still vivid on the whole.
Elegant and comfortable set.
"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
Peut-être s'agit-il du mobilier de salon acheté pour 25 000 F chez l'antiquaire Bacri, 28 rue de La Boétie, par le quatrième prince Wagram, le prodigue Alexandre Berthier, peu de temps avant la première guerre mondiale (cf. François Lalliard, La Fortune des Wagram, de Napoléon à Proust, Paris, 2002, p. 334).