- 1084
A Regency mahogany footstool, Manner of Thomas Hope
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Thomas Hope
- mahogany
- height 18 in.; width 17 1/2 in.; depth 17 3/4 in.
- 45.7 cm; 44.5 cm; 45 cm
the square green-velvet upholstered seat above a conforming frame with palmette corners above a frieze centered by a foliate lozenge flanked by flowerheads, the apron carved with crossed flowers raised on palmette carved bracket feet centered by flowerheads; with pencilled inscription T Palle... and chalked number 6120-20 to interior.
Provenance
Christie's New York, October 14, 1994, lot 320
Condition
Overall good condition; the cushioned seat later; the carcass with small chips and nicks to corners and with some minor scratches and wear; slight separations over lines of construction to bracket feet with some infilling and inpainting; overall with some old marks and scratches.
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.