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A VICTORIAN CAST IRON BENCH BY MORGAN, MACAULAY AND WADE, CIRCA 1870 |
Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 181cm. wide; 5ft. 11in.
depicting The Four Seasons, with indistinct registration stamps throughout for 5 April 1870, re-decorated
Provenance
The Country Seat, Christie's South Kensington, 22 June 2000, lot 135
Condition
The bench displays much evidence of use outdoors and would benefit from attention according to taste. Central rear leg is detached. Losses to cast-iron detailing - notably to foliate decoration between roundels - and chips to later painted surface.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The design of this seat, number 240338, was registered and patented at the The Public Record Office by Morgan, Macaulay & Wade, the Bath Works, Rotherham, on 5 April 1970.