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Two George III carved giltwood and gesso door surmounts circa 1780, the design attributed to James Wyatt
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- the longest: 20cm. high, 146cm. long; 8in., 4ft. 9½in. the shorter: 20cm. high, 140.5cm. long; 8in., 4ft. 7in.
each rectangular panel with urn and palmette devices, inscribed in blue chalk to the reverse 'Yellow Room Frieze overdoor North wall and Frieze overdoor, South wall together with three further overdoor components with stepped and reeded decoration (longest 173.5cm.; 5ft. 8in.) possibly ensuite with the panels described above (5)
Provenance
Condition
The surmounts are both in good condition but would benefit from a clean, and have some light chipping throughout. One panel is slightly warped. The other sections comprise of two cornices and another section of reeded moulding and are in fair/distressed condition with significant losses to the gesso decoration, chipping to the carving and ingrained dirt with some losses.
"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."