A George III blue-painted armchair in the manner of Mayhew and Ince circa 1780

Sold Sotheby's New York, October 18, 1997, lot 120

Good restored condition; the underside with a new inner frame which supports the seat rails; the seat rails with some old worm damage; the decoration is refreshed; the chair is sturdy and with nicks and wear to 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.

The present armchair is similar to the work of the London cabinet-making firm of Mayhew and Ince and relates specifically to a suite the firm provided to Richard Myddelton for the saloon at Chirk Castle (see Michael Hall, 'Chirk Castle, Denbighshire', Country Life, July 16, 1992, pp. 54-7, fig. 7).  Both chairs have a similar applied fluted seat rail articulated with five roundels at the front and with fluted side rails.  The construction of the seat frame with cut-outs to fit glue-cramps is also found on furniture supplied by Mayhew and Ince.