A GEORGE II CARVED WALNUT NEEDLEWORK COVERED STOOL circa 1740

the rectangular upholstered top in contemporary needlework, worked with a central panel of summer flowers within geometric and foliate and flower borders, the square cabriole legs carved at the knees with acanthus leaves continuing to scrolled brackets and with hairy paw feet.

Christie's, New York, November 19, 1987, lot 67, The Property of a Gentleman

Christie's New York, April 13, 2000, lot 129, Property from a New England Collection

The well-formed and carved legs with a good old waxed patination. The underside with later cross corner brackets and some replaced supports to the carved ears. The frame with signs of old worm damage. The contemporary but associated needlework cover slightly extended to fit, the central panel with losses to the silk needlework overall, with wear to the canvas backing and several areas of loss which require conservation and repair. Although repairable, this could prove somewhat costly and is probably adviseable to consult with a textile restorer.
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.
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The present lot belongs to a small group of carved walnut stools which are conceived with the same strongly conceived cabriole legs of almost square section, headed by crisply carved flowing acanthus leaves, the heavy claw and ball feet with well-carved hairy fetlocks. Presumably from the same workshop, one of a pair sold at Christie's, London, October 25, 1990 is stamped with the initials IDS, presumably those of a workman. These were subsequently with Messrs. Mallett who noted that they had a manuscript label ...Prince of Wales.. A single example from the collection of Dr. Frank CrozierKnowles was sold at Christie's, New York, October 22, 1998.