- 401
Manner of John Linnell, 1729-1796
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Armchair
- beech carved and painted to simulate bamboo
- Made circa 1765.
Condition
This chair is very atmospheric and the paint finish is original which is really lovely. It is though a bit dirty in places. There are losses to extremities and some of the paint is coming away in places and the base timber is visible. One leg has been broken at the apron and has been repaired at some stage. The piece solid though. There are traces of The upholstery is very tired and would benefit from replacement. A lovely example.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This wonderful armchair is worthy of comparison with a set of ten ‘neat bamboo chairs’ produced in the Chinese style by John Linnell in 1767 for William Drake of Shardloes in Buckinghamshire. Linnell was paid £1000 by Drake for his work between 1765 and 1768. Also see a set of ten gilt-black japanned armchairs produced by the Linnell brothers, William and John for the 4thDuke of Beaufort at Badminton House, Gloucestershire between 1752 and 1755. These too incorporated strong Chinese architectural details. Two from this set were sold Christie’s, London, 5 December 1991, lot 252. See H. Hayward and P. Kirkham, William and John Linnell, London, 1980, vol. I, pp.96-102 and vol. II, p.33, pl.58.