- 729
A set of eight George III simulated Macassar ebony and maple chairs, in the manner of John Gee
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- beech pine
including a pair of armchairs, the banded and shaped top rails and triple arched backs above caned seat on turned tapering front legs
Condition
These are a hightly decorative set of chairs. The decoration has been refreshed and there is some old worm damage which as been filled and appears to be no longer active. Some seat-rails replaced. Ready to place.
"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."
Catalogue Note
John Gee entered into a partnership in around 1779 with Benjamin Crompton, `Turner in Ordinairy to George III' and in 1787 was himself sworn in as turner `jointly with Thos. Aycliffe his partner'. From 1799 Gee is featured in directories as a chair-maker at 49 Wardour Street, Soho. Gee often stamped his furniture with a 'JG', and a large number of cane seated beech furniture ebonised or grained have been recorded with his stamp. For examples see Christopher Gilbert, Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture, 1700-1840, 1996, pp.218-221.