- 1071
A pair of white painted pine radiator covers circa 1910
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- painted wood
- The pair, 84cm. high, 161cm. wide, 41cm. deep.; 2ft. 9in., 5ft. 3½ins. 1ft. 4¼in. The smaller radiator cover, 152cm. wide, 23.5cm. deep, 69cm. high, 5ft., 9¼in., 2ft. 3in.
each with pattern grill doors and conforming sides and including fluted columnar supports, together with another white painted pine radiator cover with twin grill panel doors lacking top and a further white painted low bookcase, lacking shelves, doors and skirtings (4)
Provenance
Ordered by Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire (1868-1938) and his wife Lady Evelyn Petty-Fitzmaurice, created for the radiators in The Sketch Gallery, Chatsworth
Condition
All four pieces are in good condition, though the later gloss white painting is very chipped with several losses. The large radiator covers have drilled screwholes to the top and one top is detached. The wire panels are bent and distorted but in tact. Very solid construction.
"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."