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A REGENCY MAHOGANY HALL BENCH, CIRCA 1820, IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS |
Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- 118cm. wide; 3ft. 10½in.
the rectangular back with a gadrooned cresting flanked by downswept arms on turned supports and solid seat on turned and reeded tapering legs
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Sotheby's London, 12 February 1999, lot 139
Condition
In overall reasonable condition and ready for use. Colour slightly faded and surface with typical old marks, scuffs and scratches - notably to legs and peripheral edges - consistent with age and use. Blocks to back rail have been removed, presumably to allow plank seat to expand and contract without splitting. A good hallway piece.
"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."