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A pair of baroque carved giltwood stools, Rome, first quarter 18th century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- giltwood
- Haut. 54 cm, larg. 60 cm, prof. 50 cm; Height 21 1/4 in, width 23 2/3 in, depth 19 3/4 in
covered in floral upholstery
Literature
Related literature:
E. Colle, Il mobile barocco in Italia, Milan, 2000
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is dull by comparison to reality. More vibrant in reality.
There are the inevitable dents, marks, cracks and scratches due to age and use.
The beautiful and original oil gilding is slightly rubbed and tarnished.
There are old woodworms traces.
There are some chips to the gilding revealing the gesso and the wood underneath.
There are minor restorations to the gilding. There are some minor losses to three srolls and foliate. Some garlands between the feet have been refixed.
There are some stains to the fabric.
Both constructions are firm.
Impressive sculpture and beautiful ornaments.
"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 fine pair of stools appears to be an evolution of the best Roman late baroque from the second half of the 17th century, where finely carved acanthus scrolls coexist with sculptural c- and s-scrolls such as found on a console table at Palazzo Spada, Rome. Sources for such tables are found in Filippo Passarini's Nuove inventioni d'ornamenti, Rome, 1698. Here, however, the foliage is already more stylized, the carving already remindful of a group of console tables at Palazzo Corsini, Rome.