PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF FREDERICK A. AND SHARON L. KLINGENSTEIN
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI GREY-PAINTED BERGERES
BY NICOLAS-SIMON COURTOIS, CIRCA 1775
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Price Realised USD 10,625
Estimate
USD 5,000 - USD 8,000
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Structurally sound and ready to place. Overall with minor nicks, marks and light scratches consistent with age and use. The painted decoration with some light scattered chips, losses to carving and surfaces revealing bare wood in areas as to be expected with age. With later blocks to the undersides. The back rails built up on one, with a well-repaired break to the top of the right arm; the other with a chipped repair to the top left leg. The upholstery with some wear and light staining, but overall well maintained.
Marked variously in blue ink, 60162. Marked 20334 to the back seat rails
Additional Dimensions: 351⁄2 in. high 181⁄2 in. high, the seat 27 in. wide 223⁄4 in. wide, between the arms 20 in. deep, the seat
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Lot 44Sale 19031
BY NICOLAS-SIMON COURTOIS, CIRCA 1775A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI GREY-PAINTED BERGERESEstimate: USD 5,000 - 8,000
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