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Charles Rennie Mackintosh, 1868-1928
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Windsor Chair for the Dutch Kitchen, Argyle Street Tea Rooms, Glasgow
- painted wood
- 75 by 55.5 by 34.4cm., 29 1/2 by 21 7/8 by 13 1/2 in.
- Executed in 1906.
repainted
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 3 November 1995, lot 264
Literature
The Studio, XXXIX, 1907, pp.35-36 for a view in situ
Roger Billcliffe, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, The Complete Furniture, Furniture Drawings & Interior Designs, London, 1979, p.191, cat. n.1906.18
Roger Billcliffe, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, The Complete Furniture, Furniture Drawings & Interior Designs, London, 1979, p.191, cat. n.1906.18
Condition
Chair has been repainted over old paint losses which are showing through, keeping a square of original paint to the underside of the seat. Legs and structure loose. Very minor wear to the underside of feet and slight opening to joints of back rail. One piece repaired to the right of the backrail, near joint.
"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."