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Edward William Godwin (1833 - 1886) for William Watt
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- A rare armchair
- the underside with remains of an enamelled William Watt label, a leg stamped Patent Office Design Registry mark for 14 November 1876
- 96cm. high by 61cm. wide by 83cm. wide;
- 3ft 1¾in., 2ft, 2ft 8¾in.
walnut, the upholstered back between scroll-topped rails, the arms formed as quarter-wheels, extending curved rear legs, on castors
Literature
Susan Soros, The Secular Furniture of E.W. Godwin, New Haven, 1999, no. 139-a
Condition
An attractive chair in good overall condition. Numerous old marks and scratches overall, most of considerable age. Some slight separation to one of the cartwheeled joints on right side. Right arm with an old gouge to edge of about 3 cm. Casters firmly mounted. Reupholstered in period fabric with some minor stains. Structurally sound, ready for use and display.
"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
This design was registered by William Watt in 1876 (no. 305188), and the registration drawing is in the National Archives at Kew, London. There is a line drawing of the model in William Watt, Art Furniture from Designs by E.W. Godwin, F.S.A., London, 1877, pl. 8, (as seen below) and Soros notes that it was included in Watt's display at the 1878 Exposition Universelle in Paris (p. 114-15). Only one other extant example of the form has been recorded.
This example is illustrated Elizabeth Aslin, E.W. Godwin, Furniture and Interior Decoration, London, 1986, Plate 64. Now in a private collection in the USA.
This example is illustrated Elizabeth Aslin, E.W. Godwin, Furniture and Interior Decoration, London, 1986, Plate 64. Now in a private collection in the USA.