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A set of sixteen Regency mahogany and caned dining chairs, circa 1810, together with two later armchairs and two later dining chairs
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- mahogany
with a turned rope-twist top rail, the back splat carved with stylised anchors, with later dropin seats on sabre legs ending in paw feet (20)
Provenance
Reputedly made for one of Lord Horatio Nelson’s admirals after the battle of Trafalgar;
The late T.C. Litler-Jones Esq., sold by direction of the Beneficiaries, Christie’s, London, 14 December 1967;
Anonymous sale, Christie’s, London, 4 July 1996, lot 289, where purchased by the family of the current owner.
The late T.C. Litler-Jones Esq., sold by direction of the Beneficiaries, Christie’s, London, 14 December 1967;
Anonymous sale, Christie’s, London, 4 July 1996, lot 289, where purchased by the family of the current owner.
Condition
Overall in reasonable restored condition with typically old marks and scratches and losses to carved detail including the paw feet.
Armchairs: Good condition. Both later.
Side chairs: Twelve with restoration to the top rail. Loses to carved detail and mouldings. Signs of former ebonised surface. Feet scuffed. Two later replacements.
"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."