- 475
Manner of Morel and Hughes
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- An armchair
- maple, rosewood
George IV, circa 1825
carved maple, rosewood
upholstered in cream fabric, the shaped legs ending in brass cappings and castors
carved maple, rosewood
upholstered in cream fabric, the shaped legs ending in brass cappings and castors
Literature
Rhoda Koenig, ‘Top Dog’, The World of Interiors, December 1996, illustrated p. 73
Condition
Of good quality. Signs of age and use throughout. Old marks, stains and scratches. Losses to some carved detail. Probably originally part of a suite as marked '8' on one seat rail. Upholstery badly stained. Old fractures to joins.
"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
Nicolas Morel and Robert Hughes were partners in a cabinet-making and upholstery business at 13 Great Marlborough Street, London, from 1805 until 1826. Their commissions included work at Carlton House, London, for the Prince of Wales, later the Prince Regent.
For comparison also see Ackermann's Repository of the Arts, vol.I, pl.26, p.400, June 1809, for a drawing room chair of similar elegant 'Grecian' form. Ackermann was to describe Morel and Hughes in 1825 as cabinet makers who produced 'Magnificent Furniture'.
For comparison also see Ackermann's Repository of the Arts, vol.I, pl.26, p.400, June 1809, for a drawing room chair of similar elegant 'Grecian' form. Ackermann was to describe Morel and Hughes in 1825 as cabinet makers who produced 'Magnificent Furniture'.