- 111
A George III carved giltwood bergère, circa 1780, in the manner of Mayhew and Ince
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt-wood (beech)
the arch moulded top rail carved with a paterae and husk motifs, with downswept padded arms and a fluted serpentine seat rail, carved to the centre with a paterae and husks, on fluted turned tapering legs
Condition
Good overall condition. Wear to gilding throughout. Minor old worm damage to rails. Some losses to gilding on back legs.
"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
Designed in the 'French' style, the form of this bergère relates to a number of suites of seat furniture attributed to the Golden Square, Soho partnership of the cabinet makers John Mayhew and William Ince. Several features of the present lot are typically associated with their output, most notably the way the arms elegantly sweep almost continuosly in to the tops of the front legs and the paterae headed fluted legs.