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A pair of Anglo-Indian carved ebony and caned planter's armchairs, Ceylon, third quarter 19th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- ebony, caning
profusely carved with foliate motifs on lotus carved legs
Literature
Amin Jaffer, Furniture from British India and Ceylon, London, 2001, pp. 391 - 392, No. 198
Condition
In good conserved condition. Both top rails have secured age cracks. One chair with restored cracks to the arm rests and a loss to the scrolled terminal. Both with secure caning that has been restored a number of years ago. The legs and feet with some minor restored breaks and chips, formerly with brass cappings and castors. With old marks and scratches commensurate with age and use.
"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
These ornately carved stylish chairs form part of a group known as planter's chairs dating from the mid-19th century. Originally designed with extending foot-rests for relaxation in the intense Indian heat, the chairs were used on verandas and in the tropical plantations. The present pair with their lotus carved legs would have been designed for a grand commission. Conceived without foot-rests they form part of a larger decorative scheme used as opulent furnishing in the Indian style. The exclusive use of dense ebony is another sign as to the quality of the chairs and the wealth of the commission.