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A pair of Regency oak window seats early 19th century, in the manner of George Bullock
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- oak cotton
- 62cm. high, 61cm. wide, 40cm. deep; 2ft. ½in., 2ft., 1ft. 3¾in.
with fluted and turned decoration, with two loose seat cushions
Provenance
Robert Kime
Condition
Good. Wood of dry appearance. Rubbing and chips to some exposed carved detail. There are separations to the joints on the seat. There are traces of glue from old repairs.
"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
This pair of benches share some similarities to a pair in oak and holly supplied by George Bullock to Matthew Robinson Boulton for Great Tew Park, Oxfordshire in 1817, sold Christies Great Tew Park sale, 27th May 1987, lot 31. For another similar pair of benches see Christies New York, Fine English Furniture, 17th October 1997, lot 263