Lot Details
Lot 97
Pair of Directoire Silk-Upholstered Painted Fauteuils
Late 18th century
After the model by Sené
Each molded toprail above an arcaded columnar back flanked by padded arms above a bowfronted seat, raised on tapering legs. Height 33 inches (83.8 cm), width 22 inches (55.8 cm), depth of seat 18 inches (45.7 cm).
C Property from the Estate of Roger Prigent
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Sold for $1,071 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Please note that Doyle does not guarantee the condition of upholstery. Upholstery in poor condition with stains, wear, soiling and spotting. Previous restorations to frames, later painted decoration, lacking finials to toprails, three arms with repaired cracks to tops at junctures of stiles, one front rail reinforced and now with repaired break to right side, later corner blocks, the other chair with plugged repairs to front rail at junctures of stiles, later corner blocks, inside of back rail chamfered, old marks and scratches, losses to painted surfaces.
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Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
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