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A pair of Louis XVI beechwood fauteuils circa 1775, signed Tilliard
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Jean-Baptiste Tilliard II (d. 1797), maître in 1752
- beechwood, upholstery
- height 33 3/4 in.
- 85.5 cm
Condition
Overall in good condition. Interesting carving; ready to place. Later mounts to feet. Some old wood worm damage. Minor restorations and age cracks. Some small chips (one loss to the side of one rosette and an out-curving scroll to the back of one chair). Feet with significant restorations around the brass rings.
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
An almost identical pair signed Tilliard was sold Sotheby's New York, April 25, 1998, lot 363, while the same model but gilded was sold Christie's London, June 22, 1989, lot 53.