A set of six George III mahogany side chairs

restorations and repairs

Sold Bonham's San Francisco, February 25, 2008, lot 50

Fair condition with many old restorations; stable; one with a spliced back seat rail and a replace left side seat rail; another with reinforcement to top of right side seat rail and to back seat rail; another with a replaced left seat rail; most with old repaired breaks and over-painting to the cresting rails and back splats; one chair with loose repaired breaks to the cresting rail at joins with stiles; overall with old marks and scratches.
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.