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A Napoleon III carved and painted rope stool in the manner of A. M. E. Fournier, mid-19th century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Upholstery, giltwood
with simulated knots to the feet and stretcher on drum castors
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. Upholstery in good condition with minor wear. Knot stretcher has been repaired, but it is solid and secured. With some marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Ready to be placed.
"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
A comparable stool, delivered for the Chateau de Compiègne under the Second Empire, is illustrated in Jarry & Devinoy, Le Siège Français , Fribourg, 1973, p. 333, pl. 336. For a matched pair of similar stools, see Sotheby's New York, Property from the Collections of Lily & Edmond J. Safra, 4 November 2005, lot 664.