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A MOULDED, CARVED AND GILTWOOD FAUTEUIL EN CABRIOLET, LOUIS XVI, CIRCA 1780, STAMPED G.IACOB |
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- giltwood
- Haut. 93,5 cm., larg. 66 cm. ; Height 36 3/4 in., width 26 in.
with laurel leaves garlands and poppy flowers, on tapered and fluted legs, stamped G.IACOB under the back of the seat with the handwritten label 'Chambre a Coucher', covered in a pink, beige and green silk
Provenance
- Collection Alfred Sommier, late 19th century, 74 avenue des Champs-Elysées, Paris
- Collection Robert Kahn Sriber, 20 avenue Foch, Paris
- Christie's Monaco, 1st July 1995, lot 32
- Collection Robert Kahn Sriber, 20 avenue Foch, Paris
- Christie's Monaco, 1st July 1995, lot 32
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good overall condition despite the inevitable dents, marks and scratches due to age and use. There are some chips to the gilding. There are some restorations to the gilding. The construction is firm and sound. The silk fabric is in good condition. Beautiful carving.
"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 richly carved armchair belonged to a furniture set of which we know about four other identical armchairs, one pair of marquise armchairs with flat backrest (former collection Sir Robert Kahn Sriber) and a majestic baldaquin bed with pulpit element (Sotheby's Monaco auction, 4 March 1984, Lot 479). Four of the armchairs and one pair of marquise armchairs have a label written in ink Chambre à Coucher (Bedroom), which corresponds to the bedroom of Madame Sommier in her townhouse at 74 avenue des champs Elysées. This mansion was purchased in 1872 by the famous industrialist Alfred Sommier (1835-1908) who had just acquired the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte three years earlier.