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An assembled group of Empire parcel-gilt and gray-painted seat furniture circa 1810, two chairs stamped Jacob Frères
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- beechwood, silk
- height of chairs 35 3/4 in.; height of tabourets 19 in.
- 91 cm; 48.5 cm
four side chairs and two tabourets, chairs with the stenciled ink mark 7020
Provenance
Chairs possibly Prince Murat
Dalva Brothers, New York, 1960
Dalva Brothers, New York, 1960
Literature
Tabourets illustrated Gladys Freeman, "The Setting is French," Town and Country, November 1962, p. 110
Condition
With scattered age and construction cracks, dents, scratches and abrasions. Underside with some old worm damage; not extensive. Gesso with abrasions and chips. Paint refreshed and now with some rubbing, losses and surface dirt. On tabourets, gilding later and now with losses and rubbing. On chairs, gilding with chips, cracks and losses; Gilding and paint refreshed and now with rubbing, losses and surface dirt. Upholstery with tears and stains.
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.