A SET OF EIGHT REGENCY ROSEWOOD DINING CHAIRS CIRCA 1810

comprising eight side chairs, each backrail respectively stamped I - VIII and all with the stamped initials TB.

Overall in good condition, re-polished surface, some old marks, scratches and bruises, one chair with replaced front right leg now with graining, another chair with repaired split to back right leg now with an infilled plug, L shaped age crack to top of front left leg, another chair with repaired break to right side of cresting rail, repaired chip to back of left stile at join with cresting rail, another chair with repaired break to top of front left leg at join with front and left side with seven plugs.
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.

One of a matched pair of hall chairs stamped TB and attributed to Thomas and George Seddon, circa 1820, was sold, Christie's, London, March 4, 2004, lot 55.  A set of ten George IV mahogany dining chairs, some stamped TB, was sold, Sotheby's, London, September 10, 2007, lot 245.