Lot 140
  • 140

George II cream painted panelled window shutters circa 1735

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Painted wood
  • each interior panel; Hartington Room 303cm. high, 44cm. wide; 9ft. 11in., 1ft. 5½in. Yellow Room 298.5cm. high, 36cm. wide; 9ft. 9½in., 1ft. 2in. Lady Rachel 304cm. high, 28cm. wide; 10ft., 11in.
comprising the shutters from a window in Lord Hartington's Sitting Room, the shutters from a window in the Yellow Drawing Room, each set with a visible interior panel featuring five fielded panels set within egg and dart borders; and three sections of plain window panelling from Lady Rachel's Room (8)

Condition

Fair condition but with ingrained dirt and chipping throughout. Some fragmentation and losses especially to the outer edges. First hand inspection is recommended.
"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."