Lot 296
  • 296

Attributed to Paul Follot

Estimate
10,000 - 16,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Attributed to Paul Follot
  • Bedroom Suite in Five Pieces
  • burr walnut, mother-of-pearl, ivory
comprising: single Bed, Wardrobe, Armchair, side Chair and Jewel Case-Vanity on stand

Provenance

Galerie Jean-Jacques Dutko, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1985

Condition

Overall very good condition consistent with age and use. Minor wear to the the veneer of the top edges of the footboard of the bed. Loss to the veneer to the frame of the bed on both right and left side. Separation to the beams of the headboard and footboard of the bed. Vertical crack to the bottom left side proper of the rail of the bed, approximately 5 cm in length and is not visually distracting. Minor hairline radiating from the upper corner of the back hand proper side leg towards the top surface to the right side proper of the chair. Traces of white paint to the right hand side proper of the structure of the chair. Minor ware to the veneer of edges of the armchair. Minor separation of the beams of the armchair. Minor loss to the veneer to the front beam of the armchair which has been retouched with the stain. Minor wear to the edges of the veneer of the wardrobe throughout. Minor loss to the veneer of the bottom part of the front second beam from the right side proper, which has been retouched with the stain. Minor wear to the edges and minor separation of the beams of the veneer of the jewel case-vanity. The structure of the jewel case-vanity appears to be unsteady. The upholstery is newer.
"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."