Premier Auctions
Sat, May 16, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1038
Suite of Four Louis XVI Carved and Painted Fauteuils
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
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 beech wood frames in gray paint with gilt highlights, gadrooned crest rails and urn finials, water leaf carved arms and arm supports, stop fluted legs, pale blue silk lampas upholstery, one chair stamped with illegible maker's mark and "VF", 37-1/2 in.˜Provenance: Property deaccessioned by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc. to benefit the collections and acquisitions funds. This pair of fauteuils are not directly related to Thomas Jefferson or Monticello itself, and, therefore, falls outside of the Foundation?s collection scope
good structural condition, extensive wear and losses to paint and gilding, losses and restorations to rosettes and finials, wear to edges and corners, extensive wear to upholstery, probably retains original under upholstery
Condition
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