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A pair of Regency parcel-gilt and ebonized armchairs, possibly by Gillows circa 1810
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- wood
Provenance
Sold Christie's London, November 17, 1988, lot 67
Condition
Overall good condition; decoration refreshed; re-caned; chairs are sturdy with minor nicks and wear to the extremities.
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.
Catalogue Note
The present chairs are nearly identical to a set of caned armchairs with identical supports and profile made by the Gillows firm for Lord Archibald Montgomorie (1773-1814) for the drawing room at Coilsfield House, Tarbolton, Ayrshire, Scotland circa 1806-1807. For a full discussion on the Montgomerie commission, see S. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, Woodbridge, 2008, pp. 206-211, plate 186.