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A LATE LOUIS XV CARVED AND GILT WALNUT ARMCHAIR, ATTRIBUTED TO LOUIS DELANOIS, CIRCA 1765-1770 |
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 107 cm, larg. 68 cm ; height 42 1/4 in., width 26 3/4 in.
the slightly curved medallion shape backrest, carved with laurel and water leaves, the armrests ended by recumbent lions, the frieze with entrelacs, on flutted and ringed tapering legs
Provenance
Galerie Steinitz, Paris
Literature
S. Eriksen, Early Neoclassicism in France, Londres, 1964
Condition
The photograph is quite accurate. Sound and sturdy. Some chips and wear to the giltwood, a few tiny losses, notably on top of the backrest, at the end of the armrests (lions), on the legs and on the back. Cover in good condition. Lavish and deep carving, rare model in good overall condition.
"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 large armchair evokes certain seats by Louis Delanois, for it has common characteristics with the production by this particularly creative and innovative carpenter and ardent promoter of the Classic revival. The backrest of our armchair, carved with a large frieze of water leaves, the oval seat with apron adorned with interlacing and rosettes are found on the series of chairs made for Madame du Barry at the Palace of Versailles (see exh. cat. Madame du Barry. De Versailles à Louveciennes, Paris, 1992, p. 36). Several stylistic analogies exist with the armchairs designed by Jean-Louis Prieur for the King of Poland in Warsaw and realized by Delanois as well as on the seating set to which the canape belongs, presented under lot 77 of this catalogue.