Lot 65
  • 65

A pair of Regency parcel-gilt black-japanned caned window seats circa 1810

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • cane, wood
  • height 32 1/4 in.; length 44 1/2 in.
  • 81.9 cm; 113 cm
Each side with a turned cresting rail above a horizontal splat centered by a tablet and flanked by pierced lattice panels flanked by S-scrolled stiles, the rectangular caned seat raised on sabre form legs.  Decoration refreshed, losses.

Provenance

Robert Dickson and Lesley Rendall, London

Condition

Overall fair condition; the decoration maintaining most of the original decoration and with many areas of inpainting; the gilding appears to be refreshed; the decoration is lifting and flaking in a number of places especially to the side rests; caning sturdy; rails with some minor old worm damage.
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.
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