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A PAIR OF LOUIS XV FAUTEUILS A LA REINE BY NICOLAS HEURTAUT, MID-18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- height 38 in.; width 28 in.
- 96.5 cm; 71 cm
upholstered à chassis with 18th-century Beauvais tapestry, both stamped N.HEURTAUT on the inside back rail; regiltNicolas Heurtaut (1720-1771), maître 1753
Condition
In good condition overall. Chairs have been regilt, with scattered losses to gilding throughout, generally visible in onlnie catalogue photos. One chair with age cracks on the crest rail at the joints. Rails with scattered age cracks and minor old worm holes. Tapestry covers old but associated; some wear and fading but still in good condition and colours still vibrant. Sturdy construction and beautifully carved.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.