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A LATE LOUIS XVI PARCEL-GILT, CREAM-PAINTED AND CARVED FIRE SCREEN circa 1790
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- plexiglass, silk, beechwood
- height 38 in.; width 25 in.
- 97 cm; 63.5 cm
upholstered with striped and figured woven silk within gold galloon trim, European and possibly from a chasuble, circa 1770.
Condition
With scattered and construction cracks, dents and abraisons. Carving with abrasions and minor losses. Curved and readed section of one foot with restored break. Redecorated. Paint and gilding with rubbing, abrasions and some surface dirt. Now with plexiglass to protect silk insert. 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.
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.