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A suite of Consulat parcel-gilt and part ebonized mahogany seat furniture circa 1805
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- height of fauteuils 35 1/2 in.; height of bergères 35 1/2 in.; height of canapé 35 1/2 in.; length of canapé 70 in.
- 90 cm; 90cm; 90cm; 180 cm
Comprising six fauteuils, two bergères and a canapé.
Provenance
Jean Lupu, Paris
Literature
Gladys Freeman, "The Setting is French," Town and Country, November 1962, pp. 112-113
Condition
Each inscribed "1009-7084" on underside, one fauteuil inscribed "886-5983" on underside. Each with scattered age and construction cracks, dents, chips and abrasions. Scattered scratches, some fading and some restorations to mahogany. One fauteuil with restored old break to backrest, sofa with crack/break to backrest; recommend restoring. Scattered losses and chips to carving, including but not limited to terminals and paw feet. One leg of sofa lacking paw foot completely. One stretcher of sofa reinforced. Underside of all with old worm damage; not extensive. Gesso with chips. Regilt, ebonized areas refreshed.
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.
Catalogue Note
The design for this salon suite was created by Jacob Frères in the early 1800's as a response to the new fashion of Egyptomania, which conquered France after Napoleon's campaign in Egypt between 1798 and 1801. A set of seat furniture of this model was delivered by Jacob Desmalter in 1805 for the salon of Prince Louis at Fontainebleau, see Egyptomania, Exhibition Catalogue, Paris, 1994, p. 281, no. 161.