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A PAIR OF CARVED AND REGILT-WOOD TAPESTRY-UPHOLSTERED FAUTEUILS À LA REINE, LOUIS XV, STAMPED TILLIARD, CIRCA 1755 |
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- giltwood
- Haut. 100,5 cm., larg. 765 cm., prof. 64 cm. ; Height 39 1/2 in., width 30 in., depth 24 in.
each back with an asymetrical cartouche, covered in Louis XV tapestry
Provenance
- Estate of Kenneth Rainin
- Sotheby's New York, 3 June 2008, lot 28
- Sotheby's New York, 3 June 2008, lot 28
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. There are the inevitable dents, marks and scratches due to age and use. As stated in the catalogue, the armchairs have been regilt. There are some chips and rubbed areas to the gilding revealing the white gesso and the red bowl underneath. There is one crack to the right hand side toprail of one backrest and one restoration to the left hand side back of the same backcrest. The tapestries are in good restored condition with the inevitable some minor wears and tears. The pink and red colours of the tapestries are still vivid. Both constructions are firm and sound. Elegant pair of armchairs.
"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
These armchairs are the work of Jean-Baptiste Tilliard (1686-1766) or that of his son Jean-Baptiste Tilliard II ((1723-1798), maître in 1752, who worked with his father between 1752 et 1766. When his father died, he took over the workshop. As both used the same stamp, it is difficult to ascertain the authorship of these armchairs as they date from the period when both worked together.