A FINE PAIR OF GEORGE II WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS CIRCA 1740

the drop-in seats with 17^{th century silk covers woven with silver thread; each inside back rail with ivorine plaque W. F. GREENWOOD AND SONS LTD. / ANTIQUE DEALERS AND FURNISHERS / 24, STONEGATE. YORK; one with penciled inscription 22/3/47; one stamped IIII, the other IV.  Losses, repairs.}

W. F. Greenwood and Sons Ltd., York

Overall good condition, areas of old worm throughout, each inside back rail with white ivorine plaque inscribed W.F. GREENWOOD AND SONS LTD./ANTIQUE DEALERS AND FURNISHERS/24. STONEGATE. YORK. Chair 'V' with age crack to center of cresting rail with subsequent minor loss to veneer, some old repaired breaks and patches to the stiles at join with cresting rails with some veneer patches; the splat with minor repaired crack to base; the left scrolled bracket to base of splat replaced, the right bracket with loss to the front veneer; the front left leg with a semi-circular age crack with three plugs to front; back of bottom of splat marked IIII; the apron with some vertical age cracks and some veneer patches and minor stress tear at front left corner, underside of back rail with chalked numerals W 81 9, drop-in seat reinforced with wood board, and with some loose webbing. Chair 'III' with minor age crack to center of cresting rail with some very minor chips to veneers, old plugged infilled repaired breaks to cresting rail at juncture with stiles with some veneer patches; left scroll to bottom of splat replaced; veneer of apron with some vertical age cracks, back of bottom of splat marked IV, underside of back rail with penciled inscription 22/3/47. Overall each with some old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises, with minor wear to carving, and some veneer patches.
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.

An identical pair of chairs, almost certainly from the same suite, was sold in these rooms, The Collection of Vernay and Jussel, January 21, 1995, lot 371. ($50,000)