A fine set of eight George III inlaid mahogany and engraved fruitwood armchairs Circa 1785

 

Leidesdorf Collection
Sold, Sotheby's London, June 28, 1974, lot 146
Sold, Christie's London, April 9, 1981, lot 28

Overall good condition; with a slightly glossy surface; maintaining what appears to be the original line engraving; the marquetry is very fine; the seats with springing. One chair with small chip to collar molding around base of left downswept support. Another chair with infilling to one petal of marquetry flower head to base of the splat of backrest. Another chair with old repaired break and with replaced section to top of right armrest support at join with right arm; small plug to top of base of armrest support above the seat. Another chair with old repaired breaks to cresting rail at joins with side splats; left swag with old repaired break at join with frame of backrest; armrests with old repaired breaks at joins with armrest supports and with some inpainting; some restorations to flower head marquetry to base of backrest.
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.