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Christopher Dresser (1834 - 1904) for Thomas Knight
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- A rare side chair
- 79cm. high;
- 2ft 7in.
walnut and upholstered, the overstuffed back and seat covered in Japanese-style fabric, raised on turned supports joined by stretchers
Condition
A very attractive chair of good overall condition. Piece has been repolished. Old marks and scratches generally. Later reupsholstered; this fabric is in very good condition. Top of front right leg has some minor losses to the edge and a repaired crack. In good structural condition. Very elegant and ready for use.
"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
A line drawing of this model of chair appears in the design book of circa 1880 for Thomas Knight, the Bath furniture makers, now in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. It appears on a page indexed as 'Dr. Dresser's Chairs' (p. 22, no. 217).