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A George III painted beech and cane armchair, late 18th century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Beech, cane and paint
with a trellis splat, shaped arms and turned tapering legs
Provenance
Probably acquired by Lord George Cavendish, 1st Earl of Burlington (1754–1834) of the second creation or his wife Lady Elizabeth Compton (1780-1782) for Compton Place, Eastbourne, Sussex.
Literature
Christopher Hussey, Country Life, 'Compton Place, Eastbourne, Sussex I', 13 March 1953, p. 737, this armchair, formerly part of a set of ten, illustrated in the Library;
Lady Sophia Topley, The World of Interiors, 'Mayfair Lady', March 2005, p. 108, illustrated in the Drawing Room, Chesterfield Street, the London residence of the 11th Duke and Duchess of Devonshire;
Charlotte Mosley, The World of Interiors, 'Debo’s Delights', September 2010, p. 86, illustrated in the Prince's Bedroom at the Old Vicarage, Edensor
Lady Sophia Topley, The World of Interiors, 'Mayfair Lady', March 2005, p. 108, illustrated in the Drawing Room, Chesterfield Street, the London residence of the 11th Duke and Duchess of Devonshire;
Charlotte Mosley, The World of Interiors, 'Debo’s Delights', September 2010, p. 86, illustrated in the Prince's Bedroom at the Old Vicarage, Edensor
Condition
Paintwork tired and scuffed but appears contemporary with the chairs construction. Renovated 1966 according to an inked inscription to the underside of one seat rail.
with a modern printed gingham seat cushion, the underside of seat rail inscribed 'Painting renovated 5 chairs Feb 1966 A. E Greenwood Chesterfield', although this armchair appears to have original painted decoration.
One from the original set photographed in the Library at Compton Place, Eastbourne in the late 19th or early 20th century;
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"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."