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A pair of George II carved and veneered walnut library armchairs circa 1740
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- WALNUT, PINE, BRASS AND LEATHER
with leather drop-in seats, re-tipped
Condition
Of bold and impressive proportions. Each with a later brass aperture from a reading stand or candle branch. One cresting rail with a small wedge shaped section of timber and a reapired old fracture which includes filler and pegged repair. The splats of one with an old black horizontal gouge. The other with a small patched area to the left splat. The leather of the seat with old marks and scratches and some tears - nice quality leather. The apron frieze of each with old marks and some lifting and old age cracks and splits to the veneers. The legs on each generally good with pleasing carved detail. Each of the feet with a re-tipped section of apprioximately 3.5m.
"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."