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A set of four George III giltwood armchairs in the manner of John Linnell circa 1775
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- beechwood
- height 38 1/2 in.
- 97.8 cm
Re-gilt.
Condition
Re-gilt, one arm to once chair slightly loose at join with seat back; some chips and wear to gilding.
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 set of chairs is very similar in profile and decoration of a suite of chairs which John Linnell supplied to the 3rd Duke of Argyle at Inveraray Castle, Scotland, circa 1770 (illustrated, H. Hayward and P. Kirkham, William and John Linnell, New York, 1980, p.46, fig. 90). The downswept armrest supports are nearly identical as well as the use of the fluted serpentine-fronted apron and oval flower-head patera to the legs. A similar set of armchairs sold at Christie's, New York, April 15, 2005, lots 242 and 244. The use of the carved ribbon cresting to these chairs is very similar to a suite of chairs Linnell most probably supplied to George Montague-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax for Stansted Park, Sussex, which sold Christie’s, New York, November 23, 2010, lots 105-108. Another group of this model is currently at Number 10 Downing Street and another armchair is in the Victorian and Albert Museum (op. cit. p. 44, fig. 84).