Lot 111
  • 111

A pair of George III mahogany armchairs circa 1775

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

the underside of each back rail with a paper label printed CITY OF BRADFORD / CORPORATION ART GALLERY / CARTWRIGHT MEMORIAL HALL / COMING OF AGE EXHIBITION / FEBRUARY to APRIL, 1925. Restorations to backrests.

Exhibited

Coming of Age Exhibition, February-April 1925, City of Bradford Corporation Art Gallery, Yorkshire

Condition

Good restored condition; each with old repaired breaks to cresting rail at joins with stiles, one with plugs and patches; old repaired breaks to the splat now with a painted metal brace to the reverse; each with very minor old worm to rails; old infilled tack holes to sides of legs near join with seat rails; one chair with old plugged repaired break to right armrest at join with armrest support; overall each with old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises, and scuffs to feet.
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.