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George II white painted and parcel-gilt window shutters and panelling circa 1735
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Painted wood
- various but largest panel 228cm. high, 43cm. wide; 7ft. 5½in., 1ft. 5in.
some parts with carved stylised acanthus borders around inset panels, some marked in blue chalk Red Drawing Room (31)
Literature
A large number of window shutters at Devonshire House were salvaged when the house was demolished and were put in store at Chatsworth. Subsquently some were re-deployed there including a group that form a screen in Mary Queen of Scots Bedroom, see see The House, 2002, p. 64,
Condition
This assortment of window shutters and panelling is of varying sizes, the majority being either 182cm high, 126cm high or 85cm high with nine other shutters of varying sizes. All of the panelling is of somewhat tired looking appearance and would need to be cleaned and redecorated. Most of the items are in sound condition though with minor age cracks and chips and some fragmentation, especially around the hinge sites.
"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."