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Lot 1035

Pair Louis XVI Carved and Painted Voyeuses

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

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
French, late 18th century, well carved beechwood frames in cream paint with gilt highlights, stop fluted legs, pale blue silk lampas upholstery, 35 in.Provenance: Property deaccessioned by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc. to benefit the collections and acquisitions funds. This pair of voyeuses are not directly related to Thomas Jefferson or Monticello itself, and, therefore, falls outside of the Foundation?s collection scope

Condition

good structural condition, extensive wear and losses to paint and gilding, crack and repair at one front leg, chip and loss at underside of one arm rest, wear and distress to upholstery (appears to retain its original under upholstery)