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A George III polychrome-painted caned settee circa 1780
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- giltwood
- height 36 1/2 in.; length 4 ft. 8 in.
- 92.7 cm; 142.2 cm
The serpentine-form cresting rail with caned backrest above a caned seat raised on square tapering legs, the whole cream painted with polychrome floral motifs.
Provenance
Apter-Fredericks, London, 2002
Condition
Very good condition; maintains the majority of original decoration with some minor areas of inpainting and appears to have a protective gloss surface; appears to be re-caned; caning strong; the curved seat rails to the back corners each with a later supporting piece to the inside edge; some scratches and chips and losses to paint in places.
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.