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A Victorian white painted cast-iron garden bench by James Yates, Effingham Works, Rotherham circa 1840
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 86cm. high, 142cm. wide, 52cm. deep; 2ft. 10in., 4ft. 8in., 1ft. 8½in.
the back with lozenge and quatrefoil tracery decoration, the seat with repeated hexagonal motif pattern, on square legs united by a central stretcher
Literature
For the same model by Yates illustrated see Georg Himmelheber, Cast-Iron Furniture, London, 1996, pl. 83.
Condition
There are some old losses and cracks to this seat. It is solid and of some weight. There back est is lighly looses. There are some cracks. Very decorative and a good sized three seater.
"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."