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An Irish George II mahogany library armchair circa 1750
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
the serpentine crested upholstered backrest flanked by upholstered straight armrests raised on acanthus-carved downswept armrest supports above an over-upholstered seat raised on acanthus-carved cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet.
Condition
Overall good condition; brackets possibly later; seat rails with minor old worm, but appear to be stable; legs with usual old scratches, bruises, marks and scuffs.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The present chair bears similarities to a number of pieces of Irish furniture including a very similar armchair from Malahide Castle, Co. Dublin, possibly supplied to Charles Pocklington later Domvile, (illustrated in The Knight of Glin and James Peill, Irish Furniture, New Haven and London: 2007, p. 216, fig. 53). The pronounced knuckle feet are similar to feet on a bureau cabinet on stand from Bolton Castle, Moon, Co. Kildare, (op. cit., p. 249, fig. 184).