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A PAIR OF CARVED GILTWOOD FAUTEUILS À CHÂSSIS, LOUIS XV, CIRCA 1755, STAMPED BAUVE |
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- giltwood
- Haut. 98 cm., larg. 72 cm., prof. 60 cm. ; Height 38 1/2 in., width 28 1/3 in., depth 23 1/3 in.
covered in a silk damas
Provenance
Probably Christie's London, 13 June 2006, lot 41
Literature
Related litterature:
- (1) P. Arizzoli-Clémentel, Le Mobilier de Versailles, t. 2, Paris, 2002, p. 212
- (2) G. Van der Kemp, Versailles, Versailles, 1977, p. 144
- C. Baulez, "Versailles, la Réouverture de l'appartement de madame de Pompadour", in L'estampille-Objet d'Art, n. 367, March 2002, pp. 50-59
- (1) P. Arizzoli-Clémentel, Le Mobilier de Versailles, t. 2, Paris, 2002, p. 212
- (2) G. Van der Kemp, Versailles, Versailles, 1977, p. 144
- C. Baulez, "Versailles, la Réouverture de l'appartement de madame de Pompadour", in L'estampille-Objet d'Art, n. 367, March 2002, pp. 50-59
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. There are the inevitable dents, marks and scratches due to age and use. The pair of armchairs has been regilt. There are some chips and rubbed areas to the gilding. Both seatrails have been reinforced with wooden blocks to the angles. Each armchair is stamped under the back of the seatrail. All wooden pieces at the end of the feet have been replaced. The constructions are firm and sound. The upholstery is in good overall condition with minor wears (minor wears to the center of the backrests and to the padded arms). Nice design, very attractive.
"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
Mathieu de Bauve, master in 1754 This pair of armchairs are part of a larger set of seat furniture. A sofa and four armchairs for this set are located in the Grand Cabinet from the appartment of Madame de Pompadour in the château de Versailles (1) and (2). Six armchairs and a sofa were sold at Sotheby's New York in May 21 1992, lot 74.