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A LARGE CANED BEECHWOOD ARMCHAIR, EARLY LOUIS XV |
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 100 cm, larg. 75 cm, prof. 82 cm ; height 39 1/3 in; width 29 1/2 in; depth 32 1/4 in
carved with acanthus scrolls and shell cartouche, partly covered with purple silk velvet; (previously lacquered)
Provenance
René Fribourg Collection, sold Sotheby's London, 17-18 October 1963, lot 688
Lillian Rojtman Berkman collection, sold Sotheby's New York, 28 January 2005, lot 840 where acquired by the present owner
Lillian Rojtman Berkman collection, sold Sotheby's New York, 28 January 2005, lot 840 where acquired by the present owner
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate. Probably originally with a stool "bout de pied", so as to form a "duchesse brisée". Good restored condition. As stated in the catalogue, it has been stripped out. Traces of woodworm not active any longer. Construction is sound and sturdy. Upholstery in good condition. Ready to display.
"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
This armchair model is found in La Lecture de Molière, the famous painting by Jean-François de Troy painted around 1730 which depicts a group of young women seated comfortably. It is simultaneously an advocacy for the art of living during the early reign of Louis XV and a testament on the art of chair carpentry from that era.