A PAIR OF REGENCY EBONIZED AND PARCEL-GILT-CANED TUB CHAIRS AFTER A DESIGN BY THOMAS CHIPPENDALE THE YOUNGER

Losses, decoration later, feet extended.

Didier Aaron

Sold in these rooms, The Collection of Gianni Versace, October 21, 2005, lot 222

Overall with numerous chips, losses and flaking to the refreshed gilding and painting showing the gesso in places and some of the wood; the first chair with the backrest slightly loose from the seat and with some separations at the lines of construction of the right armrest, one backrest support broken; each chair with later wood extensions to the legs.
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.

Thomas Chippendale the Younger supplied Sir Richard Colt Hoare at Stourhead, Wiltshire, with '8 mahogany chairs with circular backs, broad sweep pannelld [sic] tops, with circle elbows, carved Egyptian heads, and fluted therm feet, the rails molded and carved, cane seat and brass socket castors, for Library £76', the design upon which the present armchairs is based; see Macquoid and Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, 1954, vol. I, pp. 310 and 312, fig. 310.