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A William and Mary style carved and ebonised settee
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- 150cm. high, 119cm. wide, 69cm. deep; 4ft. 11in., 3ft. 11in., 2ft. 3in.
the serpentine padded back and squab cushion covered in panels of 17th century appliqué work with silk-velvet ground, the scrolled arms, sides and back covered in dark green silk-velvet with tassled borders, on turned legs joined by a scroll carved fascia
Provenance
Major-General Sir George Burns, North Mymms Park, Hertfordshire; Christie's, 24-26 September 1979, Lot 130.
Christie's London, 24 April 2008, Lot 324.
Condition
The back of the sofa is covered with the same aquamarine silk velvet in generally good condition. the velvet to the front applique panels is very worn as it is to the arms and the top. Applique panels worn with some splits and loss of threads, distressed but stable.
"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."