- 322
A Louis XVI carved giltwood canapé circa 1770
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- giltwood, upholstery
- length of canapé 70 in.; height of fauteuil 38 in.
- 178 cm; 96.5 cm
Together with two later carved giltwood fauteuils and two later carved giltwood side chairs
Condition
Regilt; gilding now with wear and rubbing. Gesso with some chips and losses. Finials lacking. Later fauteuils with rubbing to gilding and green paint on handholds; some chips and losses to gesso; age cracks to joins. Side chairs with wear to gilding and losses to gesso; one side chair with back stiles slightly loose recommend securing.
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.