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Manner of Gillows
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- A pair of library chairs
- leather, oak and brass
George IV, circa 1825
oak, pollarded oak
with buttoned red leather upholstery, the feet ending in brass cappings and castors
oak, pollarded oak
with buttoned red leather upholstery, the feet ending in brass cappings and castors
Literature
Rhoda Koenig, ‘Top Dog’, The World of Interiors, December 1996, illustrated p.66 and p.73
Condition
Of nice quality. Frames generally good. Some old patching to veneers. Upholstery distressed. The front leg of one chair is cracked and is loose at this site.
"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
These chairs with their Grecian-scrolled back legs and palm ornament are similar to a set of mahogany chairs from Lansdowne House, London, which feature caned backs and seats. The Lansdowne set were almost certainly commissioned by Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne from Gillows & Company and were sold Christie's, London, 5 April 2001, lot 306.