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A carved and painted salon suite, Louis XVI, late 18th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- wool, wood
- Le canapé : haut. 103 cm., long. 163 cm. ; les fauteuils : haut. 91 cm., larg. 62 cm. ; The sofa : height 40¼ in., length 64¼ in., the armchairs : height 35¾in., width 24½in.
comprising a sofa and six armchairs, upholstered in 18th century Beauvais tapestry with floral bouquets in oak leaf garlands
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate.
There are the inevitable dents, marks and scratches due to age and use.
There are some chips to the painting, revealing the wood underneath.
The seatrails have been reinforced with wooden blocks in the corners and new pieces of wood to fill some losses. There are old woodworms traces.
There are tears, wears and stains to the tapestries. The tapestries are sunfaded.
"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."