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A George II walnut armchair circa 1740
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- WALNUT OAK PINE BEECH
- 106cm. high; 3ft. 5¾in.
with a carved feather motif cresting rail and C-scroll supports, shepherd`s crook arms, a bowfront upholstered drop-in seat, carved apron, carved knees with feather motif and raised on carved claw and ball supports
Provenance
With Phillips of Hitchen, circa 1954;
The Property of the Late Mr and Mrs Melvyn Rollason, Christie's London, 3 July 1997, lot 160.
The Property of the Late Mr and Mrs Melvyn Rollason, Christie's London, 3 July 1997, lot 160.
Literature
The Antique Collector, October 1954, illustrated on the cover and described on p.210.
G.W. Whiteman (ed.), 'Ludstone Hall, Claverley, Shropshire', The Antique Collector, London, December 1965-January 1966, p. 239 (shown in-situ in the library) and p. 241.
G.W. Whiteman (ed.), 'Ludstone Hall, Claverley, Shropshire', The Antique Collector, London, December 1965-January 1966, p. 239 (shown in-situ in the library) and p. 241.
Condition
Overall in very good condition. Good colour and patina throughout. Some sensitive repairs to old woodworm to rear of splat. A beautifully drawn and formed chair.
"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."