- 1499
A set of six Louis XV gray-painted and carved fauteuils circa 1765, stamped L.C. Carpentier
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Louis-Charles Carpentier, maître in 1752
- beechwood, upholstery
- height 32 1/2 in.
two painted white with pink upholstery; two painted white with blue upholstery; two painted white with ecru upholstery.
Condition
Old wood worm damage, not extensive. Two of the chairs with heavy upholstery losses. Restored break to arm of one; restored crack to same chair's backrail; restored loss to carving of side of seatrail. One with two restored cracks to back rail and to one leg. One with a restored patch; another with a restored crack to leg. Scattered various old restored cracks. With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions, all consistent with age and use. Redecorated, paint now with scattered losses, rubbing and surface dirt. In overall sound condition.
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.