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A set of four George III style brass-mounted mahogany armchairs
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Mahogany, Gilt, Brass
the upright back with moulded and panelled frame inset with a stylized lyre of scrolled foliate form entwined over the crest rail centred by a leafy finial over brass 'strings' with flowerhead ties, the square panelled arms with foliate scrolls with pendant husks at the top curving downwards to inward scrolled bases ornamented with a long leaf, and inset with brass rods, the upholstered seat on square tapered fluted legs, the feet with collars of upright stiff leaves above ball toes
Provenance
Acquired from Mallett & Son Ltd., London, 13th June 1968.
Condition
These elegant chairs are in good and sound condition, now upholstered in modern fabric, in need of replacement. One with restored break to back rail and some signs of old woodworming, one with small repaired break to splat.
"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."