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Ployant en bois sculpté et redoré d'époque Louis XIV
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- gilt-wood
- Haut. 60 cm, larg. 67 cm, prof. 46,5 cm
- Height 23 2/3 in.; width 26 1/3 in; depth 18 1/3 in
reposant sur un piètement articulé en X formé de balustres réunis par une rosace ; garni à carreau et recouvert de velours cramoisi, galons et passementerie d'argent
Condition
Illustration is accurate. Beautiful Louis XIV model in very good restored condition.
Stable structure. Fine carving. Nicely regilt. Upholstery redone with great care, including old silver trimmings.
Highly attractive and rare folding stool, ready to be displayed.
"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
Une paire de ployants identiques fut vendue à Paris le 12 juin 1973, Palais Galliera, étude Ader Picard Tajan, lot 87, et est illustré dans P. Kjellberg, Le Mobilier Français, Paris, 1978, t.I, p. 56, n°47 (fig. 1). Une autre paire a été adjugée chez Christie's à New York, le 27 mai 1999, lot 290.