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Property from the Brooklyn Museum | March 20, 2024

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 78

Louis XIII Walnut Fauteuil

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

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$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

likely 17th century, France, needlepoint upholstered back and seat with studded decoration, scrolled arms, turned legs and stretchers, 38 x 24 x 24 in.

Provenance: Purchased in France; Gift of Gunnar Maske, New York, NY, 1969; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Condition

structurally sound, needlepoint is likely 19th century or early 20th century with wear and losses, arms with several repairs, one arm with loss and filled area at terminal, corners of seat rail with upholstery tack holes and minor cracks, scattered insect holes (not active), feet with losses from insect damage, rear leg with loss and patch repair, small losses to turnings, other general wear and imperfections from age and use

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Purchased in France; Gift of Gunnar Maske, New York, NY, 1969; Property from the Brooklyn Museum