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A grey painted bergère, stamped Falconet Louis XV, mid 18th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- paint, beechwood, cane
with an arched padded back and padded downscrolled arms above a loose cushion seat on cabriole legs; feet retipped, together with a green painted low chair, Louis XV, circa 1740, with cartouche shaped caned back above a caned seat and loose cushion on cabriole legs, the frame carved with acanthus leaves and rocaille, the underside seat-rail incised SG; painting distressed and a grey painted chair attributed to Georges Jacob, Louis XVI, circa 1780, with an arched pierced back with a fluted splat above a bowed padded seat on fluted tapering legs terminating in toupie feet
Condition
Falconet bergère:
In overall good condition. Joints sound sturdy. Attractive detail to carving. Old repair tro rear right leg when facing.
A grey painted chair attributed to Georges Jacob:
In overall good condition. Joints sound and sturdy. There are some hairline cracks in the splat but these do not detract from the piece. The painting is worn in places. Formerly with castors.
Chair with caned back In otherwise good condition. Joints sound and sturdy. Painting worn in places as visible from photo. The colour of the back is lighter than that on the front. There is an old repair to the left side-rail which is hardly noticeable.
"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
Louis Falconet received Master 1743.