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A carved giltwood lis de repos a la Turque, Louis XV
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- oak / beech
- 84cm. high, 218cm. wide, 80cm. deep; 2ft. 9in., 7ft. 2in., 2ft. 7½in.
with scroll ends, moulded leaf and flower carved frame, loose cushioned seat and cabriole legs, re-gilt, possibly altered front and rear seat-rails,
Provenance
Guedes de Souza, Lisbon
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. Joints sound and sturdy. Gilding worn with only very minimal traces left. Attractive detail to carving. Some minor chips to carving and gilding. Hairline construction cracks at joints commensurate with age which can be left. Stretcher added below to strengthen.
"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
This form of sofa is known as a `lis de repos à la Turque' or`sultane' or `Turquoise' . One of similar form by Jean Avisse is in the Musée Nissim de Camondo and illustrated by Sylvie Legrand-Rossi, Le Mobilier du Musée Nissim de Camondo, 2012, Saint-Etienne, p. 159, no. 58.