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A pair of Directoire carved mahogany fauteuils circa 1800, stamped Jacob Freres Rue Meslee
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Jacob Freres Rue Meslee was the stamp used from 1796-1803 during the collaboration of Georges II Jacob and his brother François-Honoré-Georges Jacob.
- mahogany, upholstery
- height 35 1/2 in.
- 90.5 cm
en suite with lot 187, one with the remnants of a label.
Provenance
Galerie Etienne Lévy, Paris
Condition
One chair with a restored breaks to one stile, one leg, and one arm. One chair with restored break to back and three restored breaks to one arm. Patches, and scattered surface restorations to mahogany. Scattered old minor worm damage to underside.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.