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A pair of Regency mahogany hall chairs in the manner of Gillows, circa 1815
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- mahogany, metal
One bearing stamp JACOB . D / R MELSEE to underside, each stamped E.JUNCA to underside of corner blocks. Later gilt-metal mounts.
Provenance
Devenish & Company, Inc., 1979
Condition
Overall good condition; later gilt-metal mounts and pseudo stamp to underside; each with four small drilled holes to base of back rest most probably to fit string to secure loose cushion; one with vertical age crack to seat and two small age cracks to back seat rail; chips to front two corners of seat; the other with a chip to front left corner of seat; overall with old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises to extremities and with some 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.
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.