Lot 18
  • 18

A Regency black japanned caned window seat together with a japanned tea canister/lamp

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • wood
  • length of seat 38 in.; height of lamp overall 32 in.
  • 96.5 cm; 81.3 cm
the tea canister now mounted as a lamp, stamped SAVAGE / LONDON above the Royal coat-of-arms.  2 pieces.

Provenance

The window seat: Stair & Company Ltd., New York

Acquired from the above, 1978

Condition

The window seat: Good restored condition; stable; re-decoration with some chip, losses and wear to painted surface; the caning in good condition; old repaired break to cross-bar and now with an additional cross-bar above it. The lamp: Overall good condition, now mounted as a lamp and electrified; chips and losses to painted decoration throughout with some inpainting and with some dents and dings.
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.