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A pair of George III mahogany window seats circa 1770, possibly by Mayhew and Ince
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- MAHOGANY
- 69cm. high, 114cm. wide, 34cm. deep; 2ft. 3¼in., 3ft. 9in., 1ft. 1¼in.
Condition
Very good overall condition. Later angle brackets to seat rails. Old marks and scratches consistent with age. One small repair to one anthemion panel. On one there are breaks to the top of both left hand legs and losses to one anthemion. The other seat has similar breaks and losses. The upholstery is faded and worn. They are a lovely colour.
"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 stools share the same form of legs to those on a pair of armchairs and a sofa, attributed to Mayhew and Ince, sold Christie's London, 3 July 1997, lots 47 and 48. A Further suite of furniture attributed to Mayhew and Ince which was supplied to George Weller-Poley and shares a very similar distinctive foliate capital heading its legs, sold in the same sale, lot 21.