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A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI CARVED GILTWOOD FAUTEUILS CIRCA 1785, STAMPED J.B.B DEMAY
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Jean-Baptiste-Bernard Demay (1759-1848), maître in 1784
- giltwood, uphosltery
- height 36 1/2 in.
- 93 cm
Condition
Sturdy and nice upholstery. Giltwood with some rubbing and minor chips to gesso and gilding. Some inpaint to areas of loss. Very fine and detailed carving. Ready to place.
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.
Catalogue Note
Jean-Baptiste-Bernard Demay was a Parisian menuisier who excelled at delicate and charming furniture, which appealed to the taste of the Queen, Marie-Antoinette, who commissioned him for various pieces. He was adept at integrating fashionable motifs into his designs, such as the hot air balloon made famous by the Montgolfier brothers, the lyre, and floral motifs. These chairs exhibit Demay's graceful Neoclassical instincts that so endeared him to the Queen and the court.