Lot 17
  • 17

A Louis XVI gray-painted banquette circa 1775, stamped twice I. Avisse, altered in size

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • Jean Avisse (1723-1796), maĆ®tre in 1745
  • beechwood
  • height 19 1/2 in.; length 52 in.; depth 19 3/4 in.
  • 49.5 cm; 132 cm; 50.5 cm

Provenance

The banquette: Kraemer & Cie, Paris, 1995

The upholstery: Decour, 1995 (and adjusted size)

Condition

With minor age and construction cracks. Minor scattered losses to carving. Signs of old worm damage. Repainted, paint now with rubbing and surface dirt. The tops of the two center legs replaced, possibly reduced in size. Some feet retipped. 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.
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