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A PAIR OF GEORGE II GILTWOOD STOOLS
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- height 19 in.; width 24 3/4 in.; depth 20 in.
- 48.3 cm; 62.9 cm; 50.8 cm
Alterations, later gilding.
Provenance
Sold, Christie's, New York, October 17, 1992, lot 252
Condition
Regilt with losses and chips to the gilding, separations at lines of construction, with later corner blocks, one seat with reinforced front and back aprons, areas of old worm to seat rails, originally with casters, areas of old glue at joins, one with repaired break to tops of two 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.
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.