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A pair of late Regency carved rosewood and cane chairs attributed to William Trotter of Edinburgh, circa 1818
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- rosewood, cane
with curved back rails and a single horizontal splat, with upholstered drop-in seats, currently covered in different fabric, on cane supports above turned reeded legs, each stamped twice with journeyman's stamp 'J.H.'
Provenance
Sir William Forbes, 7th Bt. (1773-1828)
Literature
These chairs could possibly be from a set of twelve ordered in 1818. There is a bill from William Trotter, 9 Princes Street, Edinburgh in January of that year; '16 Grecian chairs, stained rosewood / broad top rails and carved splats with lozenge [?] box seats, £30-0-0', NLS (Acc.4796/195)
The chairs detailed in this bill were part of a large consignment in 1818 consisting of smart rosewood furniture including Grecian sofas and smart window treatments all of which appear to be for Colinton House, Edinburgh along with other furniture and decorations in a high Regency style from the same period.
The chairs detailed in this bill were part of a large consignment in 1818 consisting of smart rosewood furniture including Grecian sofas and smart window treatments all of which appear to be for Colinton House, Edinburgh along with other furniture and decorations in a high Regency style from the same period.
Condition
Decorative and practical. Rosewood slightly faded. Loss to one small carved knop on top rail. The cane supports appear later additions, slight gaps at each side of these cane panels. Evidence of old worm to the underside - this should be checked as there are cracks at the seat and the construction of this chair is loose as a result. Lifting to veneer on one front seat-rail. Both drop in seats (not shown in illustration) are stained and with old tears to fabric. The fabric is different on each chair.
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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."