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A Louis XV style five-fold giltwood and painted canvas screen 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Giltwood, canvas
- 185cm. high, 55cm. wide; 6ft. 1in., 1ft. 9¾in.
the panels in the manner of Jean-Baptiste Pillement, the central panel with the coat-of-arms of the Duc d'Orléans, the reverse panelled with floral brocade
Provenance
Christie's London, 15 December 1983, lot 89
Condition
A decorative piece in good restored condition. Minor chips, losses and restoration to the giltwood frame which has been re-gilt. Some pins/screw holes to the paneling on the back of the giltwood frame are visible. One hinge is loose. Silk backing would benefit from a gentle clean according to taste and silk braiding to reverse of one panel is hanging loose and will need re-fixing.
"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."