Lot 139
  • 139

A George III giltwood settee circa 1775

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • 230cm. wide; 7ft. 6½in.
the arched curved back with a floral cresting and a beaded frame with loose cushions to the seat, upholstered in a green silk damask with beaded rail centered with ribbon-tied sprigs on leaf-capped turned and fluted tapering legs with gadrooned feet and brass casters, regilt

Condition

Overall in a good restored condition. Regilt as stated in the catalogue. Very small chips and some rubbing to gilding. The front left center foot cracked and the caster slightly loose. For further information on this Lot, please contact the English Furniture Department on 00 44 (0) 207 293-5470.
"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."