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A LOUIS XVI CARVED GREY-PAINTED CANAPÉ, CIRCA 1785, ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGES JACOB |
估價
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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描述
- Haut. 93 cm, larg. 160 cm, prof. 70 cm ; height 36 2/3 in; width 63 in; depth 27 1/2 in
inversely arched back crested with trails of blossoms, downcurved sides closed with voluted terminals over freestanding colonnettes, bowed front rail over round cable-fluted legs; upholstered with blue velvet (wear)
來源
Anne Harriman Vanderbilt (1861-1940) in Paris
Thence by descent to her daughter, Margaret, princess Charles Murat (1891-1976) in Paris
Sold in New York, Parke-Bernet Galleries, 22 November 1946, lot 140
Thence by descent to her daughter, Margaret, princess Charles Murat (1891-1976) in Paris
Sold in New York, Parke-Bernet Galleries, 22 November 1946, lot 140
出版
F.L. Hinckley, A Directory of Antique Furniture, New York, 1953, p. 145, fig. 449 : "Princess Charles Murat Collection"
Condition
Illustration is fine. Very crispy carving and elaborate design. Minor chips and dents particularly on the edges and legs. The grey painting very dirty. Will benefit from a cleaning. The blue velvet upholstery quite worn particularly the cushion. The central back foot needs to be strengthened.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
A model by Georges Jacob This canapé adopts the curved backrest with double scrolling and flower cascades and the canapé’s crook armrests of the famous set delivered by Georges Jacob in 1785 and 1786 for the Balbi Pavilion. Built for Anne de Caumont La Force (1758-1842), Comte de Provence’s favorite and Comte de Balbi’s wife, by Jean-François-Thérèse Chalgrin in the Palace of Versailles park near the Lake of the Swiss Guards, this pavilion was furnished after designs by Jean-Demosthène Dugourc. This furniture set included two canapés, two benches, two bergère armchairs, six armchairs, two voyeuses armchairs, twelve chairs, one foot stool and one folding screen, all carved by Jacob's workshops. Some are now kept at Versailles, including one of the canapés (inv. VMB 14858).
We find in Georges Jacob’s production several similar canapés, notably one that was part of Jacques Doucet’s collection, George Petit Gallery, 7-8 June, 1912, lot 292 and one auctioned by Arcole at Drouot, 19 April 1989, lot 252.
Vanderbilt-Murat Provenance
In 1903, the American millionaire William K. Vanderbilt (1849-1920) married Anne Harriman (1861-1940), becoming her third and last husband. The couple lived either in New York, in Paris and at Carrières-sous-Poissy near Paris where he had built a castle dedicated to their horse racing passion. Anne Harriman had, from her second marriage to Lewis Morris Rutherfurd, a daughter named Margaret Rutherfurd (1891-1976). Among the six consecutive spouses of the latter, including Prince Charles Murat (1892-1973), whom she married twice, the first time in Paris on 8 July 1929, then again in 1945 and never left him.
We find in Georges Jacob’s production several similar canapés, notably one that was part of Jacques Doucet’s collection, George Petit Gallery, 7-8 June, 1912, lot 292 and one auctioned by Arcole at Drouot, 19 April 1989, lot 252.
Vanderbilt-Murat Provenance
In 1903, the American millionaire William K. Vanderbilt (1849-1920) married Anne Harriman (1861-1940), becoming her third and last husband. The couple lived either in New York, in Paris and at Carrières-sous-Poissy near Paris where he had built a castle dedicated to their horse racing passion. Anne Harriman had, from her second marriage to Lewis Morris Rutherfurd, a daughter named Margaret Rutherfurd (1891-1976). Among the six consecutive spouses of the latter, including Prince Charles Murat (1892-1973), whom she married twice, the first time in Paris on 8 July 1929, then again in 1945 and never left him.