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A set of four giltwood armchairs, late Louis XV, circa 1770 , stamped L.C. CARPENTIER (regilt)
Estimate
25,000 - 40,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- giltwood
- Haut. 95 cm, larg. 67 cm ; Height 37 1/3 in, width 25 in
with a green embossed velvet upholstery ; en suite with the previous lot
Provenance
Please look at the previous lot
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate.
Good overall condition despite the usual minor chips and wears to the gilding due to age and handling.
Some chips to the gilding are bigger and would benefit from refreshing.
As stated in the catalogue description, the gilding is later, made of gold leaves. This gilding is slightly shinier than the bergere, lot 19.
The upholstery is in good condition.
All constructions are firm and sound.
"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
Louis-Charles Carpentier received his master on 26 July 1752 and lived on Rue de Cléry. He was a juror of his guild from 1765 to 1767. Having close commercial ties with the architect Le Carpentier, his main clients included: Prince of Condé, royal tax collectors Roslin d'Ivry, Michel Bouret, Bergeret, Marquet de Peyre, the Duchess of Villeroy, the Marquise of Brunoy, Mademoiselle Luzy. On 7 April 1779, he sold his merchandise stock to Jean-Baptiste-Claude Séné.
Appointed menuisier of the Prince of Condé, he produced chairs for him from 1766 to 1772 for the sum o꧒f 18,444 livres [ancient French currency], both in Paris and Chantilly, Louis Delanois was left with the furnishing of his secondary apartments.