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A Regency style rosewood and parcel-gilt settee late 20th century, by John Beavan after Henry Holland's design for Southill Park
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- rosewood
- 94cm. high, 181cm. wide, 67cm. deep; 3ft. 1in., 5ft. 11¼in., 2ft. 2¼in.
Condition
Overall in a very good clean condition.
"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
The original version of this sofa was designed for Samuel Whitbread's Drawing Room at Southill Park, by Henry Holland and executed by the renowned firm of Regency cabinet-makers Marsh and Tatham between 1809 and 1813. The original is photographed in situ in Gervase Jackson-Stops, 'Southill Park, Bedfordshire', Country Life, 28 April 1994, p. 66, fig. 9, and F.J.B. Watson, 'Southill: Its Furniture and Decoration', Connoisseur, January-June, 1952, p. 17, fig. IV.