Charles Rennie Mackintosh

frêne teinté

Vente Christie's, Londres, 17 février 1994, lot 131

The Studio, an illustrated magazine of fine and applied art, 1907, vol. XXXIX, pp. 32-33
Filippo Alison, Charles Rennie Mackintosh as a designer of chairs, Londres, 1978, pp. 30-31
Roger Billcliffe, Mackintosh Furniture, Cambridge, 1984, pp. 26-28
Roger Billcliffe, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Londres, 2009, pp. 56-57

FR : Bon état général. Restauration d'une ancienne fissure dans la veine du bois sur un barreau du dos et d'une autre sur l'accoudoir droit du fauteuil. Une éclat au rebord de l'accoudoir gauche avec deux enfoncements. Un petit enfoncement sur l'accoudoir droit. Une fissure sur le montant de l'accoudoir gauche, au niveau de la jonction du pied. Une restauration au pied postérieur gauche. Suite d'enfoncements dûe à un frottement au dessus de l'arcade du piètement arrière sur environ 13 cm. Quelques petits enfoncements et griffures en partie inférieure des pieds. Deux rayures superficielles et quelques petits enfoncements sur l'assise. L'ensemble est bien conservé et a été entretenu. EN : Good overall condition. Restoration of an old crack in the wood vein on one rail of the back and of another one on the right armrest. A chip on the edge of the left armrest with two dents. A minor dent on the right armrest. A crack on the side below the left armrest, close to the junction with the foot. A restoration to the back left foot. Several dents resulting from a friction on the back lower part, on approximately 13 cm. Several minor dents and scratches on the bottom of the feet. Two shallow scratches and a few dents on the seat. This chair is well preserved and has been taken care of .
"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."

Ce modèle de fauteuil a été créé pour le fumoir et la salle de billard du salon de thé de Catherine Cranston à Glasgow. A ce jour, seuls cinq exemplaires de ce fauteuil sont répertoriés.

This armchair was created for the smoking and billiard rooms of Catherine Cranston's tea rooms in Glasgow. At the time of the writing, five armchairs are known to have been produced