- 100
A George III mahogany window seat Circa 1780
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- length 39 3/4 in.
- 101 cm
of serpentine form, the overupholstered seat with fluted seat rail, raised on circular tapering fluted legs headed by flowerhead-carved paterae and ending in turned feet.
Condition
Overall fair condition; the top of the front right leg with an old repaird crack with old infilling and a metal pin; old repaired break to top of back left leg; old repaired break to neck of front left leg; corner blocks later and with infilling at joins with rails; overall with old scuffs, bruises, scratches and wear and with some perishing to finish in places.
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.
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.