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A LOUIS XV CARVED GILTWOOD TWO-LEAF FOLDING SCREEN BY JEAN-BAPTISTE TILLIARD, CIRCA 1760 |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 116, larg. 64 cm (la feuille) ; height 45 2/3 in, width 25 1/4 in (one leaf)
richly carved with foliages, flowers and ribbons; upholstered in 18th century silk damask
Condition
The photograph is too yellow. The giltwood has been carefully cleaned up. Lavish and wonderful carving, with very few tiny chips on the top of one leaf (not distracting). . Very nice gilding and carving with exquisite details. As said, it has been reupholstered with 18th century damask (in good condition). Very good overall 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
Jean-Baptiste Tilliard, received master in 1717 An almost identical folding screen was previously in the Galerie Gismondi, Paris (illustrated p.192 in Le Meuble Français by Pierre Kjellberg, Paris, 1991). It had been bought in New York, Sotheby's, 28 October 1978, lot 115.