- 674
A carved giltwood firescreen, louis XIV, circa 1710
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- giltwood, wool
- Haut. 110,5 cm., larg. 81 cm., prof. 39 cm. ; Height 43½in., width 32in., depth 15⅓in.
with foliate scrolls, the screen with 'petit point' and metal thread, centred by a crowned chiffre, on scrolled hoof feet
Exhibited
Louis XIV, Fastes et Décors, Musée des Arts décoratifs, Paris, May-October 1960, n. 44
Literature
Literature:
(1) F. J. B. Watson, "The Paris collections of Madame B.", in The Connoisseur. An illustrated magazine for Collectors, London, vol. 155, January-April 1964, p. 11, fig. 15 (ill.)
(1) F. J. B. Watson, "The Paris collections of Madame B.", in The Connoisseur. An illustrated magazine for Collectors, London, vol. 155, January-April 1964, p. 11, fig. 15 (ill.)
Condition
The color is quite consistent with the illustration. Very pretty model, with a high quality of carving. There are expected chips and minor cracks. The gilding is refreshed and retouched with oil gillding. High quality of the upholstery. To recommend.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The extraordinary embroidery of our firescreen, with an ornamentation inspired by Daniel Marot's designs realised with silver threads, is one of the last testimonies of the decoration described in the Inventaires des Meubles de la Couronne. According to Mr. Pottingeur (1), the letters FMA or JAU, topped by a crown, at the centre of the pattern, could be linked to Frederic August III of Poland, Elector of Saxony. In addition, F.J.B. Watson mentioned a salon suite, going with our firescreen, exposed in 1964 in a Parisian antique store.
A 'Sr Charlier de Paris' was specialised in those embroideries and his name appeared regularly in the Inventaires des Meubles de la Couronne. In any case, our piece was very certainly made by a specialist, and not by the Saint-Cyr workshop of Madame de Maintenon.
A 'Sr Charlier de Paris' was specialised in those embroideries and his name appeared regularly in the Inventaires des Meubles de la Couronne. In any case, our piece was very certainly made by a specialist, and not by the Saint-Cyr workshop of Madame de Maintenon.