- 1032
A pair of Louis XVI carved mahogany jardinières circa 1780, stamped F Schey JME
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Fidelis Schey, maître in 1777
- mahogany, metal
- heights 29 1/2 in., 29 in.; width 25 in.; depth 17 in.
- 75 cm, 74 cm; 63.5 cm; 43.5 cm
Provenance
Galerie Wagner, Nice
Condition
Age and construction cracks consistent with use and age. Old worm damage to carcass, not extensive. One jardinière cut down to be half an inch shorter. Minor water damage to mahogany. Lead insert to one jardinière with two losses to corners.
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
Fidelis Schey was established in the rue Faubourg-Saint-Antoine in Paris. He mainly produced mahogany and mahogany-veneered furniture. In 1786 he delivered several pieces of furniture, including two tables à jeux, for the Garde-Meuble to the Château de Fontainebleau.