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An English Oak Bench 17th century and later
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Oak
- 60cm. high, 30cm. wide, 137cm. length; 1ft. 11½in., 1ft., 4ft. 6in.
on four baluster turned legs
Literature
Chatsworth Inventory, 1792, p.45 in the Chapel;
Chatsworth Inventory, 1818, p.52 in the Chapel
Chatsworth Inventory, 1818, p.52 in the Chapel
Condition
Good general condition. The associated top has some old marks and stains. The re-polished base has some minor old marks and scratches and chips to the edges with some replaced sections to the stretcher.
"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."
Catalogue Note
In the first inventory taken at Chatsworth in 1764 a number of 'Old Long stools' are recorded of which this may be one. At that time they were situated in the Closet, in the 'Painted Room', in the Chapel and in the Gun Room.