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A pair of George III mahogany library armchairs circa 1770
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- MAHOGANY, BEECHWOOD, LEATHER, BRASS
- 101cm. high, 82.5cm. wide, 74cm. overall; 3ft. ¾in., 2ft. 8½in., 2ft. 5in.
with blind-fret carved supports and green leather upholstery, with restorations including re-railing
Condition
In restored condition. Re-railed. One armchair has visible tenons coming through rails, the other does not. Angle struts to rails replaced. Back legs to one armchair with spliced restorations. Castors differ between chairs - they are possibly later. . One has brass castors and the other has leather and brass castors. Recently upholstered. Filled nail holes to underside of arms suggesting they may have been padded at some stage. Pierced fret angle brackets to legs possbily with some replacements. General old marks and scratches. Structurally sound. Height of seat 44cm., width between arms 61cm., depth of seat 51cm.
"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."