Premier Auctions
Sat, May 16, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1034
A Signed Louis XVI Carved and Painted Side Chair
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
stamped signature "G. Jacob" (Georges Jacob, French, 1739-1814), and branded cipher "AB", the rear rail set with an early label "Monseigneur Le Duc de / Peintiere du Chateau d'Amboise / Salon", carved and painted frame with stop fluted legs, modern blue silk upholstery, 35 in.Provenance: Property deaccessioned by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc. to benefit the collections and acquisitions funds. This side chair is not directly related to Thomas Jefferson or Monticello itself, and, therefore, falls outside of the Foundation?s collection scope
later seat blocking, scattered wear, retouch, and distress to painted surface, with minor edge and molding losses, some restoration to seat rail tops for upholstery, possible repair at base of one rear stile (covered by upholstery), extensive stains to upholstery
Condition
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