Lot 46
  • 46

A pair of Dutch walnut and marquetry side chairs circa 1830

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • Walnut and fruitwood, rosewood
inlaid with flowers, the drop-in seats above leaf carved front cabriole legs

Provenance

Sir John Stuart Hepburn Forbes, 8th Bt. (1804-1866)

Literature

'I. Nixon & Sons / Upholsterers, Cabinet Maker / Auctioneers and Appraisers, 123 Great Portland Street / Importers of Foreign Marbles & Ancient Furniture, 11 June 1836; '2 Marquetre [sic] Chairs £8-0-0 / a close packing case for ditto £1-6-6 / packing and paper for ditto £0-2-6 / [total] £13-13-0', NLS (Acc.4796/196)

Condition

These chairs are very decorative. They are in good restored condition and ready to place. Each has been reblocked. There is evidence of old worm to the underside of each, there is fragmenting where this damage has occurred. This damage has been consolidated. Old marks chips and scratches to carved detail.
"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."