- 264
A pair of George III carved giltwood armchairs circa 1770
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- BEECH PINE
in the manner of Thomas Chippendale
Condition
These chairs are in `Country house' condition. The gilding which is largely original is very chipped and has been over painted in places. Both have visible old worm damage and consequent losses. One chair has breaks to the top- rails and a repaired break to the front rails. One front leg is slightly warped. The other chair has a crudely repaired top-rail with loss to carving and a visible screw. One leg is broken.
"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 design of the present pair of chairs closely relates to two sets of chairs supplied by the St. Martin`s Lane cabinet-maker and upholder, Thomas Chippendale, (d.1779) for the Adam designed drawing rooms of Saltram, Devon and Harewood House, Yorkshire, illus. Christopher Gilbert, The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale, London. 2 vols, Vol.II, p.110 and p.167. For a further comparison, see Christie`s London, Dealing in Excellence, A Celebration of Hotspur & Jeremy, 20th November 2008, lot 62.