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Description A pair of George II style carved mahogany armchairs
late 19th century
the pierced interlaced splats carved with flowerheads, the close-nail leather covered stuffed seats on leaf carved cabriole legs and claw and ball feet
Condition Report Nice quality. Rubbing to some carved detail. One cresting rail with old marks scuffs and scratches. The splat of this chair with crude repair and the seat of this chair with a tear and loss to the leather exposing ticking. Underside stained black. The other chair in good order generally. Both chairs with later steel pads to the underside of each foot. Some very minor paint splatters. Typical old marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use. A good pair. 101cm. high to back rest 58cm. width of seat 48cm. depth of seat
"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."
Literature Inventory, 1926, p. 25,?in the dining room;
Avray Tipping,
English Homes, Late Georgian, 1760-1820, London, 1926, photographed in the dining room, p. 124;
Christopher Hussey
, English Country Houses, Mid Georgian 1760-1800, London, 1984, in situ, p. 131