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A pair of Victorian brass mounted mahogany hall benches, attributed to James Shoolbred & Co circa 1890
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- each stool: 62cm. high, 55cm. wide, 33cm. deep; 2ft. ½in., 1ft. 9½in., 1ft. 1in.
the backs with brass spindle decoration and with roundels to the sides, on sabre legs, each back rail stamped with a Patent Office design registry mark
Condition
Very good condition the seats have many old indentations and marks.
"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
A pair of hall seats of the same model, likewise attributed to Shoolbred & Co., formerly in the collection of Mary, Viscountess Rothermere, sold Christie's, New York, 16th April 1994, lot 150, a pair sold Sotheby's New York, 18th October 1997, lot 345 and another pair sold these rooms, 12th February 1999, lot 21 with provenance of Drumbanagher, County Armagh. More recently see these rooms, 1st October 2008, lot 53.