Lot 446
  • 446

England, 19th century

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Winston Churchill's Armchair
  • Mahogany and upholstered
  • Made circa 1880.
mahogany and later upholstered in white silk damask, with stained rear legs ending in brass cappings and castors, with a label printed Knight, Frank & Rutley

Provenance

Sir Winston Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, DL, FRS, RA (1874–1965);
Knight, Frank and Rutley, London, The Estate of the late Sir Winston Churchill, 19 January 1966, lot 60;
Sotheby's, London, 10 July 2003, lot 33

Exhibited

London, Ackerman & Johnson's Gallery, The Winston Chruchill Exhibition, May, 2000

Condition

In excellent condition. Re-upholstered. Brass cappings and castors with typical old marks and scratches.
"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 chair, described as 'An easy chair, loose-covered in off-white silk rep', was lot 60 in the sale of items of the Estate of the late Sir Winston Churchill conducted by Knight, Frank & Rutley, at 20 Hanover Square, on 19 January 1966. The chair has been re-upholstered in a damask modelled on the style of chairs remaining at Chartwell.