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A pair of Scottish William IV 'antiquarian' carved oak hall chairs by G. Troup, dated 1835
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- oak
carved with foliage, figures and fowl around the Forbes armorial above the badge of Nova Scotia and monograms including those of John Stuart Forbes and Harriet Kerr, with boarded seats raised on turned front legs and block rear legs, each signed to the reverse 'G. Troup Fecit'
Provenance
Sir John Stuart Hepburn Forbes, 8th Bt. (1804-1866)
Condition
These chairs are in excellent condition considering age and use. There are old marks and scratches which are fairly minor. The boarded seats with separations, ink spots and ring marks. Nice quality,
"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."