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A SIMULATED BRONZE AND PAINTED WOODEN CURULE ARMCHAIR, EARLY 19TH CENTURY, ATTRIBUTED TO JEAN-JOSEPH CHAPUIS |
Estimate
400 - 600 EUR
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Description
- H. 90 x larg. 55 cm ; 35 1/2 x 21 2/3 in.
(restorations, repainted)
Literature
Related litterature:
D. Ledoux-Lebard, Les ébénistes du XIXe siècle, 1984, p. 120
D. Ledoux-Lebard, Les ébénistes du XIXe siècle, 1984, p. 120
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 and to the gilding. The armchair is repainted. As stated in the catalogue, there are some restorations to the armchair, especially to the feet and to the seatrest, with new pieces of wood. The gilt bronze ends of the feet are later. The leather cushion is in good overall condition. The construction is firm. Nice design.
"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
Identical to those delivered by the Brussels cabinetmaker, Jean-Joseph Chapuis (1765-1864) for the Royal Palace of Laeken, several armchairs of this model have come for sale, some of which are stamped with a label (see Palais d'Orsay, Paris, 5 December 1979, lot 49, Sotheby's New York, 6 June 1981, lot 298; Christie's, London, 12 December 1985, lot 34; Me Brissonneau, Drouot, 26 November 2003, lot 194; Pierre Bergé and Associates, Drouot, 14 December, 2016, lot 268). Others are in various collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, the Pinakothek of Modern Art in Munich, the RISD Museum in Providence and the Minneapolis Institute of Art.