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Two George IV carved white painted pelmets from the drawing room at Fettercairn House, circa 1830
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- pine, paint
- bay window 278cm. x 147cm. max; 9ft. 1½in., 4ft. 9¾in. rectangular window 377cm x 98cm; 12ft. 4½in., 3ft. 2½in.
in Louis XV style with scroll carved decoration, formerly gilded
Provenance
Probably Sir John Stuart Hepburn-Forbes, 8th Bt. (1804-1866) after William Burns alterations to Fettercairn House between 1827-1829
Condition
Lovely quality. Gallery inspection is recommended. Please contact the department for further information on measurements and extra photographs. Losses to carved applique at corner joins. Now white painted with chips and losses to the surface. Losses to later paint reveal bright gilding although how much of this original surface is intact is hard to say.
"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."