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A pair of George III mahogany and fabric covered two-fold firescreens circa 1770
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Mahogany and fabric
- each 105cm. high, 102cm. wide; 3ft. 5¼in., 3ft. 4in.
with plain stretchers and pierced spandrels, five spanderals lacking
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Literature
Possibly Chatsworth Inventory, 1792, p. 26 in the Music Room 2 mahogany FireScreens covered with Green Cloth
Possibly Chatsworth Inventory, 1818, p. 32 in the Sattin Bed Room Two leaf Mahogany screen with Green Tammy Panels
Condition
Fair condition with scratches and marks throughout. The panels are faded and stained. One screen retains three pierced spandrels, the others are lost.
"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."