- 137
England
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Library Armchair
- boxwood strung mahogany
- Made in Regency style circa 1890-1900.
Provenance
Possibly the chair acquired from Colefax & Fowler, ‘An antique Hepplewhite carved Berger upholstered in yellow velvet’ for £125, 30 September 1949, (Laurence Olivier Archive, The British Library, London, Add MS 79839)
Literature
Notley Abbey Inventory, April 1948, p. 5, lounge, ‘A mahogany and fine line square shaped easy chair with turned rail arm supports on square tapering legs and spade feet, the seat sides and back stuffed and covered in buff coloured’ (The Vivien Leigh Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum, London, THM/433/6/1);
Photographed at Notley Abbey in the library circa 1959.
Photographed at Notley Abbey in the library circa 1959.
Condition
A good practical chair. Chips, old marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Upholstery tired. Extensive wear to one leg which will require restoration.
"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."
"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."