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A SUITE OF LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD SEATING FURNITURE THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY, FOUR FAUTEUILS STAMPED G. JACOB
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Georges Jacob (1739-1814), maître in 1765
- giltwood, upholstery
- heights of fauteuils 35 in.; 35 1/2 in.
- 89 cm; 90 cm
comprising four fauteuils, one associated fauteuil, and one associated settee.
Provenance
Maurice Segoura, Paris;
Sotheby's New York, May 25, 2000, lot 407.
Sotheby's New York, May 25, 2000, lot 407.
Condition
All with some minor age and construction cracks, not extensive and consistent with age and use. Gesso with some minor chips and abrasions. Regilt, gilding with rubbing in areas, mostly to terminals of arms and top of backs; consistent with use. Some with minor old worm damage to underside; not extensive. One chair with small restored crack to area where leg joins seat rail. In overall good condition, fully restored and lavishly upholstered.
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.