A SET OF SIX VICTORIAN CARVED MAHOGANY OPEN ARMCHAIRS BY HENRY SAMUEL, LATE 19TH CENTURY |

in the George III style and two sizez comprising two large and four small, four with close-nailed leather upholstery, each stamped 'H. SAMUEL 484 OXFORD ST LONDON'

Guy Oswald Smith (1861-1928) or Rose Marguerite Smith (1866-1942)

Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at 19 Hill Street, 1927, probably from the set of 12 'Dining Room / A set of twelve mahogany arm-chairs of Hepplewhite design with shield shaped backs, pierced and carved with oval medallion of flowers, ribbon ties and husk ornament, on carved square tapered legs, the seats covered with leather';
Inventory of the Property of Rose O. Smith at 25 Chesham Place, 1931, probably from the set of 12 'Dining Room / Set of 12 mahogany Hepplewhite pattern Arm chairs, shield shaped backs, elaborately carved panels of flowers, ribbons etc.'

In 1927 the set was valued at £200 and was one of the most expensive items at Hill Street.

Of superior quality in country house condition. These chairs have been in store for a long time and show signs of this, however, this has also helped to preserve colour and leather to an extent. Two small chairs with restorations including later polish and one repaired break to leg. Residual signs of Edwardian wax polish in grain. One chair covered in cotton ticking lacking close nails and with repaired break to front leg. Leather on pair of large chairs distressed but attractively worn, leather on smaller chairs very distressed.
"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.
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