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Edward William Godwin (1833 - 1886) for William Watt
Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- A side chair
- the underside with remains of an enamelled label 'HEIRLOOM Wm WATT'S REPRESENTATIVES TRADE MARK REGISTERED'
- 86cm. high by 43cm. wide by 48cm. deep;
- 2ft 9¾in., 1ft 5in., 1ft 7in.
ebonised mahogany and silk upholstery, pierced and fluted geometric backrest, the square legs joined by a stretcher
Condition
A striking example of good overall condition. Some old marks and scratches generally and some typical rubbing and light scraping to edges. Piece has been repolished with a few very minor chips to paint. Reverse of back with additional rubbing to finish. Piece has been reupholstered in silk, which has a few very minor pulls, but remains in very good condition. Structurally sound and ready for use and display.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Only two examples of this chair are known.
The back panel of this chair derives from Japanese architecture, which Godwin had studied. There is a line drawing of a similar chair in William Watt, Art Furniture from Designs by E.W. Godwin, F.S.A., London, 1877, pl. 6 (as seen below), and a lower variant is shown in Susan Soros, The Secular Furniture of E.W. Godwin, New Haven, 1999, no. 137.