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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.
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.