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A GEORGE II STYLE CARVED MAHOGANY LONG STOOL BY HENRY SAMUEL, LATE 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- 49cm. high, 100cm. wide, 51.5cm. deep; 1ft. 7¼in., 3ft. 3½in., 1ft. 8¼in.
stamped in two places H. SAMUEL and one stamp with 484 OXFORD ST LONDON, with the remnants of 18th century needlework upholstery
Provenance
Guy Oswald Smith (1861-1928) or Rose Marguerite Smith (1866-1942)
Literature
Illustrated and discussed, ‘Shottesbrooke Park, Berks., The Seat of Mr Guy. O. Smith’, Country Life, 1 February 1913, p.168;
Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at Shottesbrooke Park, 1928, vol. I, 'Drawing Room / Chippendale pattern duet stool, decorated carving lions' heads, claw feet etc., and seat covered in needlework';
Ilustrated and discussed, Ralph Edward (rev.), The Dictionary of English Furniture, Vol. III, London, 1953, p.176, fig.46.
Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at Shottesbrooke Park, 1928, vol. I, 'Drawing Room / Chippendale pattern duet stool, decorated carving lions' heads, claw feet etc., and seat covered in needlework';
Ilustrated and discussed, Ralph Edward (rev.), The Dictionary of English Furniture, Vol. III, London, 1953, p.176, fig.46.
Condition
Superbly carved. Mahogany possibly repolished in places with ingrained dirt. Some bruising to carved detail. Old chips marks and scratches throughout. The upholstered mentioned in the detailed description the upholstery is very distressed and beyond repair.
"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."