A GEORGE I NEEDLEWORK COVERED WALNUT STOOL circa 1715

the rectangular upholstered seat with a contemporary needlework cover worked with flowers and leaves in polychrome on a blue ground, within a narrow molded crosscut seat rail continuing to shaped brackets, and a stylized lappet paneled knee and turned legs with pad toes.

The Collection of David Berg, Esq., New York City, purchased from Hotspur Ltd., London 1966 (£185.00.)

Sold, Christie's, New York, October 21, 1999, lot 2, The Estate of David Berg, Esq.

In overall good condition, with good old waxed patination and color. The crosscut moldings have slightly shrunk with age with resulting cracks which can be seen in the illustration. The extreme edge of the moldings and the edges of the pad feet have old rubbing which require careful polish and waxing. The needlework is in overall good condition with fresh colors. There are small areas of loss to the silk threads and areas of reweaving and several small areas which require conservation.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.