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Paire de fauteuils à châssis en bois laqué gris d'époque Louis XV, estampillée I.POTHIER
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- wood
- Haut. 93 cm
- Height 36 2/3 in
sculptés de cartouches en coeur et de feuillages, recouverts de velours vert (usures) ; estampillés sur la traverse arrière et le châssis du dossier ; (ancienne restauration à un pied))
Condition
The illustration is accurate. As visible on the image, velvet and patina are worn. Structure is solid, reinforced by metal blocks. One foot restored (and possibly recarved). Very fine pair of chassis armchairs which would benefit from a restoration. Very attractive model.
"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-Jacques Pothier, menuisier reçu maître en 1750
Ces beaux modèles de fauteuil à la reine, caractérisés par des cartouches en forme de coeur, sont similaires à d'autres sièges estampillés de Pothier, qu'ils soient à châssis (vente Thierry de Maigret, Paris, le 5 juin 2013, lot 207) ou non (Collection Safra, vente à New York, Sotheby's, le 4 novembre 2005, lot 601).
Ces beaux modèles de fauteuil à la reine, caractérisés par des cartouches en forme de coeur, sont similaires à d'autres sièges estampillés de Pothier, qu'ils soient à châssis (vente Thierry de Maigret, Paris, le 5 juin 2013, lot 207) ou non (Collection Safra, vente à New York, Sotheby's, le 4 novembre 2005, lot 601).