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A pair of early Louis XV carved beechwood fauteuils circa 1725
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- beechwood
- height 42 1/2 in.
- 108 cm
en suite with lot 34.
Provenance
Sold Christie's London, June 9, 1997, lot 74
Arts of France, sold Christie's New York, October 23, 1998, lot 67
Arts of France, sold Christie's New York, October 23, 1998, lot 67
Condition
Age and construction cracks at joins with infill to those areas visible only upon close inspection. Wear to carving especially at handholds. Chips, abrasions, scratches and dents to beechwood typical of use and age, especially to feet. Some very minor old wood worm damage, mostly to undersides.
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.