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A pair of George III carved giltwood elbow chairs by Thomas Chippendale (1718-79) circa 1773
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- giltwood
re-gilt
Provenance
Possibly HRH Prince William Henry, 1st Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1743-1805), younger brother of George III.
Condition
Height to back 93cm. width 67cm. depth of seat 53cm. An elegant pair of armchairs. Although these chairs have been re-gilt there is rubbing to extremities. There are cracks and exposed areas of gesso at some of the joints. One chair with cracks to each side to the cresting rail, the stiles of each leg with some old repairs. Upholsterey generally good.
"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
Whilst there are several documented suites by Chippendale of ‘French’ inspired giltwood seat furniture including an impressive group supplied to Sir Penistone Lamb around 1773 for Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire. It is perhaps a large group in the Royal Collection which relates the most closely to the offered lot and this stylistic connection is exciting. The elegant carved neo-classical flourishes and running carved borders employed are identical. It is possible that the offered lot originally formed a part of an impressive commission that may well have come from HRH Prince William Henry, 1st Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1743-1805). It was divided between his two children on his death and at some point in the early 19th century entered the Royal Collection.