A Pair of George III mahogany window seats

each slatted curved seat flanked by outscrolled sides, raised on square legs joined by cusped arches to the front and stretchers to the sides and back.  Each with a white ivorine label inscribed FRANK PARTRIDGE / WORKS OF ART / 26, KINGS ST., ST. JAMES'S / AND/ NEW YORK.

Sold, Sotheby Parke Bernet, Property from the Honorable Nelson A. Rockefeller, October 6 & 7, 1978, lot 282

Frank Partridge, London

Overall good restored condition; good color with a later finish; the first with an old repaired break to the central cusped arch which is now slightly loose; some perishing to the finish of the armrests; the back side appears to have lost its varnish and now with a dry surface; old repaired break to right cusped arch; feet with some chips and losses to bottom edges; the other with an old repaired break to the back left corner of the left armrest with two plugs; some areas of perishing to the finish of the armrests and to the front rail; some chips and losses around feet; overall with old marks, scratches scuffs and bruises consistent with age and use.
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.