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A George II mahogany hall chair Circa 1740, in the manner of William Kent
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Mahogany (Mahogany, Caribbean/West India)
Literature
Related Literature:
J. Bryant, `The Refurnishing of Chiswick House', Georgian Group Journal, 103-106
J. Bryant, `Chiswick House Chair', National Art Collections Fund Review, 1997, no. 4446
Condition
Good overall condition, much patching to the front of the seat rail. Old marks and scratches throughout. Minor age crack to seat. Excellent colour and patina.
"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
The present armchair relates to a suite of twelve mahogany elbow chairs supplied to Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington (d.1753), under the direction of William Kent (d. 1748) for his villa at Chiswick, circa 1730 (see T. Rosoman, `The decoration and use of the principal apartments of Chiswick House', Burlington Magazine, October 1985, p. 677). A single chair from this group sold Christie's, `The Manor House at Clifton Hampden, The home of Chistoper Gibbs Esq.', 25-26 September, 2001, lot 9.
An almost identical armchair, formerly in the collection of Lenygon & Co Ltd. is illustrated in Francis Lenygon, Furniture in England From 1660-1760, 1914, p. 57, pl. 77.
An almost identical armchair, formerly in the collection of Lenygon & Co Ltd. is illustrated in Francis Lenygon, Furniture in England From 1660-1760, 1914, p. 57, pl. 77.