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A pair of George III giltwood settees circa 1775, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale
Estimate
60,000 - 100,000 GBP
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Description
- beechwood
- 118cm. high, 194cm. wide, 70cm. deep; 3ft. 10½in., 6ft. 4½in., 2ft. 3½in.
the legs with gilt-brass castors
Condition
These are both in good restored re-gilded condition. There are some minor chips and marks on the upholstery. Some old worm to rails.
Central rear leg to one possibly replaced.
"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
A pair of sofas of similar outline and configuration, which formed part of a larger suite, was supplied by Thomas Chippendale for William Weddell's Tapestry Room at Newby Hall Yorkshire, circa 1775. Interestingly these feature related swag-decorated tablets centering the front seat rails. Another stylistic comparison can be made with a celebrated group of seat furniture supplied by the same maker under the direction of Robert Adam for Sir Lawrence Dundas's London house, No. 19 Arlington Street, London in the 1760s. This comprises two suites which share closely related anthemion crestings. The anthemion crest motif is also repeated on another of Chippendale's commissions including sofas and armchairs for John Parker, 1st Lord Boringdon, circa 1772 at Saltram House, Devon (see Christopher Gilbert, The Life and Works of Thomas Chippendale, 1978, 2 vols. vol. II, p.202, pls. 368-369 and pp. 196-197, ps. 356-359).
In addition to stylistic analogies, the offered lot exhibits V-shaped glue-cramp notches to the underframes, which is a characteristic strongly associated with Chippendale's workshop practice (see Gilbert op. cit., p. 113, pls. 195 and 196).
In addition to stylistic analogies, the offered lot exhibits V-shaped glue-cramp notches to the underframes, which is a characteristic strongly associated with Chippendale's workshop practice (see Gilbert op. cit., p. 113, pls. 195 and 196).