A pair of Regency ormolu-mounted brass-inlaid ebony and oak caned side chairs circa 1815, Attributed to George Bullock

each square padded backrest within an oak frame inlaid with foliate brass bandings on an ebony ground and surmounted by a pair of bud-form ormolu finials above a square caned seat, the seat rails fitted with gilt-brass bands and raised on ring-turned circular reeded tapering legs with foliate-carved and gilded collars on toupee feet.

Christie's London, April 22, 2004, lot 116, illustrated

Overall fair condition; the first with a spliced back right leg toward the bottom half of the leg; the brass band to the front rail slightly bent; formerly fitted with casters; the other chair with a patch to the ebony veneer to cresting rail; large chip and loss to front left foot; each with old worm damage to rails and with small chips and losses to later gilding to wood parts; some tarnishing and wear to ormolu mounts.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Please see the note to lot 735.