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Lot 118
A Chinese red and black lacquered folding double 'Travelling' chair, Qing Dynasty, early 19th century, with overhanging top rail with a pair of shaped back splats pierced with ruyi head detail above a woven rattan seat and individual footrests. Bearing Chinese inscription to the reverse of each splat. 110 cm overall length x 101 cm high x 43 cm deepCondition report: No apparent defects, general surface wear commensurate with age
Lot 218
A Louis XV style carved and painted Duchess Brisee, late 19th century. With decorative ivory damask upholstery. On cabriole supports. 82 cm wide x 189 cm long 85 cm overall height, 40 cm height to the seat.Condition report: Generally good order with age-related marks to frameThe rear hoops of the frames show some slight natural gaps due to shrinkage but the frames are secure.
Lot 221
A pair of early 19th century Anglo- Indian (Rajasthan) mother of pearl inlaid and ebony veneered side chairs, with bowed cresting rail with rams head terminals above a leopard skin covered drop-in seat and supported on sabre legs fore and aft. 62 cm overall width x 52 cm overall depth x 90 cm overall height, 55 cm height of seat.Qty: 2Private collectionCondition report: Some slight losses to the inlay but structurally good. No obvious loose inlay.
Lot 223
A George III style hide upholstered two-seater 'camelback' settee and a pair of matching armchairs, 20th century, the muted green leather upholstery with close nailed and deep buttoned detail, supported by moulded mahogany supports united by cross stretchers, and a similarly upholstered lyre-shaped stool. 140 cm wide x 79 cm high 70 cm deep, 44 cm height to the seatpQty: 4Private collectionCondition report: The hide is mellow and has faded to a light green, the chairs are a shade lighter than the sofa.The stool has a small crack on the frame, see imagesThe suite and stool are structurally good but will need a slight clean and hide food.
Lot 229
An Anglo-Indian teakwood and split cane plantation chair, 19th/20th century. With swivelling leg rests. Supported on turned legs. Together with a similar but later planters chair. The primary chair: 106 cm long (closed) x 63 cm wide 86 cm high, 40 cm high to the seat.Qty: 2Private collectionCondition report: Some damage to the cane panel is just at the edge of the seat of the newer chair.Old repairs to the back leg joints of the primary chair.The legs will need to be repaired again as the repair has proved ineffectual.
Lot 230
A George III mahogany Gainsborough type mahogany library open armchair, with squared supports united by a cross stretcher. 68 cm wide x 69 cm deep x 100 cm overall height. 45 cm height of the seat. Together with similar George III mahogany Gainsborough armchair (slightly smaller)Private collectionCondition report: Joints in generally sound order. Smaller chair has two damaged spots to upholstery gimp (see photos), otherwise in good condition.
Lot 254
A vintage possibly Danish bronze coloured hide sofa with a patchworked surface with two loose angular bolster cushions piped in contrasting tan leather at the angles and two corresponding scatter cushions. On simple beam bearer supports.192 cm wide x 85 cm approx depth x 74 cm high, 44 height of the seat.Private collectionCondition report: Generally in very good condition. There are some water? stains on the ends of each back cushion. There are some scuff marks on the front of the supports, one support has a mark running along the inside but can only be seen when the settee is upended. There is some slight fading to the piping on the back cushions when compared to the loose cushions. In ready to use condition.
Lot 274
An Edwardian giltwood two-seat open arm settee, with carved cresting, turned spindle back and crook arms. Supported on turned forelegs. Together with a Louis Xv style giltwood banquet seat with scroll arms and cabriole legs. and three carved wood and gilt gesso flowering vine appliques The settee: 102 cm overall width x 86 cm overall height x 2 cm deep, 43 cm high to the seatQty: 3Private collectionCondition report: One of the banquet spindle handles is damaged
Lot 281
A close pair of George II style hipped wingback armchairs, 20th century with close nailed and deep buttoned hide upholstery, on channelled mahogany underframes. 81 cm wide x 115 cm overall height x 70 cm deep, 50 cm high to the seat (the very slightly larger due to their hand made nature)Condition report: Some discolouration to the leather and a very slight flex across the frame due to use and age. These have been stored in a conservatory and the leather is very much dried out. We believe they started out as a light tan/ light brown colour and have been sunbleached to their current green hue/light caramel.
Lot 282
A Louis XV style carved wood and gilt gesso chaise longue with arched cresting with floral mantle above swept and moulded arms and ivory Damask stuff over upholstery. Supported by shaped squat cabriole supports. 76 cm wide x 181 cm overall length x 91 cm high, 55 cm height to the seat.Private collectionCondition report: Good structural orderLoose squab is damaged
Lot 289
A French Louis XV style walnut Bergere, 19th century, with arched back and "parchment scroll" arms on channelled cabriole legs, 68 cm wide x 65 cm deep x 86 cm overall height, 40 cm height of the seat, together with another similar Bergere.Private collectionCondition report: The gimp strip is looseStructurally good
Lot 302
A French Louis XV carved wood and gilt gesso fauteuil, c1760s, with floral leaf carved moulded frame above swept arms, serpentine seat and supported on cabriole legs. 70 cm wide x 60 cm deep x 105 cm highProperty of GentlemanCondition report: Structurally sound throughout. The joints are tight with no give. There are losses to the gilding on the joints and some scuff marks to the upper left and right corners of the backrest. It is well upholstered showing very little signs of use. See additional online images
Lot 304
A pair of George III carved wood and gilt gesso armchairs, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, c1770. The cartouch shaped backs with applied honeysuckle cresting and a pair of shaped arms with crisp acanthus terminals above a serpentine seat with arcaded seat rail Supported on turned and fluted rear and fore supports. 96 cm high x 56 cm deep x 62 cm wideLot 264, Sotheby’s 2 November 2011, LondonFootnote: The design of the present pair of chairs closely relates to two sets of chairs supplied by the St. Martin`s Lane cabinet-maker and upholder, Thomas Chippendale, (d.1779) for the Adam designed drawing rooms of Saltram, Devon and Harewood House, Yorkshire, illus. Christopher Gilbert, The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale, London. 2 vols, Vol.II, p.110 and p.167. For further comparison, see Christie`s London, Dealing in Excellence, A Celebration of Hotspur & Jeremy, 20th November 2008, lot 62.Condition report: Some flaking of the gildingSigns of extensive restoration to the seat frame due to historical woodwormThe chairs are re-giltThe seat frames are capped see imagesthe seat rails show some unexplained auger bit holes on their inner faces see the images for clarification.
Lot 197
Empire-FauteuilLehnenhöhe: 104 cm. Sitzhöhe: 40 cm. Frankreich, um 1810.Herrschaftliches Sitzmöbel im Napoleonischen Stil, die Seitenwangen auf Löwentatzenfüßen ruhend, die durch Akanthusblatt vermittelt in Hermenbüsten enden. Diese Vorlagen in vergoldeter Bronze gestaltet. Die Sitzzarge nach vorne gewölbt und mit Lorbeerblattornamenten geschmückt, die zentral in einen stehenden Rhombus gefüllt mit Maskaron zusammenlaufen. Die Armlehnen gepolstert und von antikisierenden Ornamenten überzogen. Rechteckige Rückenlehne mit Greifenzier, Lyra und Lorbeerblattkränzen, flankiert durch Lanzettblattkapitelle. Hellgrüne Seidensitzpolsterung mit gold-gelber Ornamentdekoration. (12918154) (13)Empire fauteuil Height of armrest: 104 cm.Height of seat: 40 cm.France, ca. 1810.
Lot 38
Imposante Louis XV-SalongarniturSitzhöhe der Fauteuils: 40 cm. Lehnenhöhe der Fauteuils: 96 cm. Sitzhöhe des Sofas: 47 cm. Lehnenhöhe des Sofas: 113 cm. Teilweise gestempelt “Heurtaut“ (Nicolas Hertaut, Maître Menuiser, 1720-1771). Frankreich, 18./ 19. Jahrhundert.Bestehend aus einem Salonsofa, sechs Fauteuils und einem Tabouret. Jeweils in Holz, geschnitzt, vergoldet und mit Tapisseriebezug versehen. Mit Tierdarstellung in Petit Point-Arbeit inmitten von Rocaillekartuschen und polychrom gesetzten Blumen und Ranken. Die Möbelrahmen in bewegten, dem Louis XV-Stil folgenden Formen. Die Zargen mit Rocaillen und Blütenschnitzereien verziert, ebenso die Rückenlehnen. Die Beine als Rollwerkfüße gestaltet. Offen gearbeitete Armlehnen der Fauteuils mit Tapisseriebezug und Kanneluren. Minimal besch., erg. (1301041) (1) (13)Impressive Louis XV salon setSeat height of fauteuils: 40 cm. Backrest height of fauteuils: 96 cm. Seat height of sofa: 47 cm. Backrest height of sofa: 113 cm.Partially stamped “Heurtaut” (Nicolas Hertaut, Maître Menuisier 1720 -1771).France, 18th/ 19th century.Comprising a salon sofa, six fauteuils and one Tabouret.
Lot 65
Louis XV-GarniturSitzhöhe: 45 cm. Lehnenhöhe: 109 cm. Frankreich, um 1750.Bestehend aus einem Sofa und vier Fauteuils. Holz, geschnitzt, vergoldet. Mit Beauvais-Tapisserie tapeziert. Auf geschwungenen Beinen mit Akanthusblattdekor und Muschelungen die bewegte, nach vorne strebende Zarge mit in der Mitte endender Muschelung, die von Blumenranken flankiert wird. Offen gearbeitete Armlehnen mit Volutenwerk und aufliegenden Tapisseriepolstern. Rückenlehne passig mit oben abschließender, von Trellismuster und Akanthuswerk flankierter Muschelung. Minimal besch., erg. (13018123) (13)Louis XV salon setSeat height: 45 cm. Backrest height: 109 cm.France, ca. 1750.Comprising one sofa and four fauteuils.
Lot 81
Fünf Louis XV-Fauteuils96 x 64 x 65 cm. Sitzhöhe: 42 cm. Frankreich, Mitte 18. Jahrhundert.Auf abgesetzten kleinen Füßchen stehende Beine in schlanker S-Form. Geschweifte Zarge, kannelierte geschweifte, oben gepolsterte Armlehnen. Leicht rückwärts strebende Rückenlehne mit passigem oberen Abschluss. Gepolstert mit polychromer gros point Stickerei. (†) (12901453) (13)Five Louis XV fauteuils96 x 64 x 65 cm. Seat height: 42 cm.France, mid-18th century. (†)
Lot 94
Paar Louis XVI-FauteuilsLehnenhöhe: 103 cm. Sitzhöhe: 45 cm. Frankreich, zweite Hälfte 18. Jahrhundert.In Holz gearbeitet, weiß gefasst und goldgehöht. Tordierte, konisch auslaufende Beine. Die trapezförmige Sitzfläche an den Seiten leicht gerundet und mit Laufendem Hund-Ornament dekoriert. Offene Armlehnen mit Akanthusblattdekor und Polsterung. Rechteckige, unten und oben bogig abschließende Rückenlehne mit hoher Polsterung, seitlichen Zapfenornamentaufsätzen und mittig überhöhendem geschnitztem vergoldetem Laubwerk. Der Bezug in edlem Seidenstoff mit Blütendekor. (12918150) (13)A pair of Louis XVI fauteuilsHeight of armrest: 103 cm.Height of seat: 45 cm.France, second half of the 18th century.
Lot 127
Cross vault keystone; Gothic; 14th century.Carved limestone.It has slight damage caused by the passage of time.Measurements: 90 x 60 cm.Keystone of a ribbed vault made of limestone. This type of architectural element was common during the Gothic period, as ribbed or ribbed vaults made it possible to raise the ceilings in height and unload the weights in order to introduce large openings. The importance of the central voussoirs or keystones, such as this piece, was fundamental as their role was to distribute the weights. In this case, the piece stands out for its delicate carving as ornamentation, in which the Virgin is represented as the throne of the Child, accompanied by two musical angels. During this period the representation of the Virgin Mary is no more than the seat of divinity; she is not presented as the mother of God, so there is no affective relationship between her and the Child. In fact, at this time the Virgin is not yet an important figure in the Church. The carving shows the couple formed by the Virgin and Child on her lap. It is a carving that follows the typology of the "Sede Sapientiae" or "Throne of Wisdom". Mary, seated facing the viewer, acts as the throne, the seat of Christ, the supreme incarnation of Wisdom. No emotional communication of any kind is established between the two figures, but rather the majesty, the regal aspect of both figures is encouraged. It was also common in Gothic carvings to present the Child blessing and holding a sphere, a symbol of the totality, of the Universe, which would allude to his condition of "Salvator mundi". Mary, on the other hand, is dressed in a long tunic and cloak that fall in symmetrical folds to the ground. A veil covers her hair, framing her serene and harmonious face. She originally held a sphere in her right hand, although in this case it must allude to the apple of Original Sin. In Christian exegesis, if Eve was the introducer of Sin, Mary is its counter-figure, through whom salvation comes to the human race, thanks to her son, Jesus. Formally, the delicate workmanship stands out, in addition to the vegetal motifs carved on the outer perimeter.
Lot 53
Ornamental fountain; Limoges, France, 16th-17th century.Enamelled copper.Measurements: 51 x 37 cm.Ornamental fountain made in the Limoges enamel workshops, with a copper base and a rich enamelled decoration that follows the technique of painted enamel, based on a wide chromatic palette. The seat houses a large figurative scene depicting Adam and Eve in Paradise under the Tree of Wisdom. This is the precise moment when Eve takes the apple offered to her by the Devil, disguised as a serpent with the torso, head and wings of an angel. Around them is a vast landscape worked in great depth, an idyllic natural setting in which we see all kinds of animals and creatures in freedom, including a mermaid in the distant waters, raising her hand in greeting to the viewer. The eaves feature typically mannerist decorations in multiple colours, particularly gold, on a black background. It alternates medallions with portraits, a typical motif of the Mannerist ornamental repertoire, with figures of child angels, gems, cartouches, faces in profile and small flowers. The piece is also entirely enamelled on the back, with a portrait in profile on the seat, framed by a typically Mannerist cartouche that is highly ornamental, with classical tutti, exotic birds, etc. The eaves are decorated with mascarons, flowers, turnstones, vases and other motifs, forming a typical 16th-century 'raffaelleschi' composition.The Limoges workshop appeared in the last quarter of the 12th century and continued its activity until the 14th century. It flourished again in the 15th century with the new technique of painted enamel. It became the most important enamel workshop, ahead of Rhineland and Meuse, which disappeared in the 12th century and were devoted to the production of individual plates on commission, which were then mounted on an object or joined together to form altar frontals. In Limoges, on the other hand, the production of objects, no longer just plaques, decorated with enamels for religious, but also secular use, began to take off. These were cheaper, copper-based pieces, which were very eye-catching due to the enamelled decoration, and therefore enjoyed enormous and immediate success throughout Europe. Limoges is also mentioned in documents, which indicates that it was an important centre known throughout Western Europe.
Lot 117
A MAHOGANY AND UPHOLSTERED WING ARMCHAIR IN GEORGE II STYLE, 19TH CENTURYWith oak back legs, all feet with recessed brass casters124cm high, 90cm wide, 89cm deepCondition Report: There are some marks, scratches, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use, some to the extremities and edges, including to the backs of the back legs, with one cracked patch repaired.Overall the legs are dark stained with traces of dark staining to the seat rails around the leg area.There is some evidence of old worm including to the seat rail.The front of the seat has a pleasing concave curve that is not easily apparent from the photograph.The upholstery is a later cotton based foliate woven fabric which is faded overall, aged and worn in particular worn to the piping and fabric on the arms.Please note we have not inspected the frame beneath the upholstery and can't comment on the condition and originality of this area.Please refer to the additional images for a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 127
A SET OF FOUR GEORGE II MAHOGANY HALL CHAIRSCIRCA 1750The backs painted with armorials and mottos 'FIDE ET CONSTANTIA' in two styles, two inscribed '1750'99cm high, 42cm wide, 50cm deepFor a similar set but without painted crests, see Christie's, London, Important English Furniture, 4th July 2002, lot 27 (£15,535). The inspiration for the basic form of this type of hall chair comes from the Italian Renaissance sgabello seats, which were stools with a back support often carved with often carved and decorated with heraldic imagery and placed in the hallways of grand palazzos. In England, by the mid 18th century, designs for hall chairs has appeared in Chippendale's Director as well as other contemporary design books including Robert Manwaring's The Chair-Maker's Real Friend and Companion.The plain backs of these chairs were often decorated with armorials or family crests. The coats of arms of these chairs are variously derived from Henry Lee. A closely related set of chairs was supplied to the Earl of Dumfries for Dumfries House by Alexander Peter in 1758 and remain in situ today. The painted decoration, in their case the Crichton crest encircled by the Collar of the Order of the Thistle, is known to have been completed by John Bonnar in 1759. Condition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, chips, splits and abrasions consistent with age and use. In particular the seats have some pitting and the paintwork has some chips and scratches, possibly some later paintwork; some aged crackelure to the paintwork of two of the chairsThere are losses and restorations including: an area near the dished seat with a crack and the tips of two fixings that have come through from the underside; cracks and repairs along the grain of the timber to some of the 'foot' support sections; chips to the corners of some of the feet; some later chips and fixings to the underside of some backs; some cracks along the grain of timber to one seat; some later blocks to the underside.Please refer to the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 154
A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND MARQUETRY HALL CHAIRSIN THE MANNER OF MAYHEW & INCE, CIRCA 180096.5cm high, 48cm wide, 48cm deepCondition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, chips, splits and abrasions consistent with age and use.One chair back is slightly darker in colour than the other. The back of one chair has a crackelure to the surface. The dished seats are pitted.There are restorations including four later screws to the back of one chair at seat rail level. Cracks to the chair backs along the grain of the timber, some filler; some repairs to the legs with a splice and later dowel to one leg, some repairs to the stretchers.Please refer to the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 156
AN EARLY GEORGE III MAHOGANY WING ARMCHAIR CIRCA 1760 113cm high, 83cm wide, 72cm deep overall Condition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, chips, splits and abrasions consistent with age and use, including to the stretchers and legs.Some of the stretchers are lighter in colour than the legs. There is evidence of worm including to the seat rails. There are cracks and knocks to the legs. There is some joint movement to the arms of the chair - they are intact and robust but not tight and ridgid.The upholstery is slightly more green/yellow than the photograph might suggest. The woven fabric has had light wear, with some subtle sun fading visible only when the hidden side of the cushion is compared with the fabric on the chair back. The piping is intact, there are some marks.We are unable to inspect areas covered in upholstery and so cannot comment on the condition and originality of these areas we are unable to see.Please refer to the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 165
A SET OF SIX GEORGE III MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRSCIRCA 1790To include a pair of armchairsTOGETHER WITH FOUR FURTHER CHAIRS OF MATCHING DESIGNS 20TH CENTURY each approximately 100cm high, 57cm wide, 58cm deep overallCondition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, chips, splits and abrasions consistent with age and use.There are some cracks including to some carved splats and legs. There are colour variations to the timber with some sun fading, noticeable to areas including the arms of the chairs and the later chairs are generally darker.There is evidence of worm including to the seat rails.The upholstery of the drop in seats is recent, well cushioned and has had only light use.The underside of the drop in seats are fabric covered - we are unable to inspect areas covered in upholstery and so cannot comment on the condition and originality of these areas that we are unable to see.Please refer to the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 174
A PAIR OF LATE GEORGE III BLACK AND POLYCHROME PAINTED ARMCHAIRSCIRCA 1810The cresting rails depicting opposing lions and anthemion terminalseach 83cm high, 60cm wide, 52cm deep overallCondition Report: There are some marks, scratches, chips, splits, abrasions consistent with age and use, some to the extremities and edges.Overall the pieces are ebonised, with wear/rubbing to the edges revealing the pale underlying timber. The painted line and flowerheads to the arms has worn to the ends of the arms. There are irregular brush marks of black paint to the underside of the seat rails suggesting some later paintwork.The seats have later caning.Please refer to the additional images for a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 177
A MAHOGANY 'COCKPEN' ARMCHAIRIN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, 19TH CENTURY100cm high, 69cm wide, 65cm deepFor a comparable pair of chairs with the same pattern of pierced panels see, Christie's, New York, 1-2nd April 2015, Lot 678 ($4,000).For Chippendale chairs of related form see Gilbert, Christopher; The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale, volume two, plates 167 and 168.Condition Report: There are some marks, scratches, chips, splits, abrasions consistent with age and use, some to the extremities and edges.Lacking the pierced corner brackets to either side of the front legs with the seat rail - there are notches and some shadow marks to the legs and seat rails where they would have been.There is calico under-upholstery to the front of the back and the seat. Hessian and webbing visible to the back of the chair back and the underside.Please note we have not inspected the frame beneath the upholstery and can't comment on the condition and originality of this area.The seat frames have holes from previous upholstery tacks.Please refer to the additional images for a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 18
A PAIR OF GEORGE II OAK SIDE CHAIRS CIRCA 1730 each approximately 96cm high, 42cm wide, 45cm deep overallCondition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, chips, splits and abrasions consistent with age and use.Some dark stain worn to reveal a variable patina of dark and warm browns.There are chips and wear including to the crest, the splat, feet tips etc.There is some evidence of worm including to the stretcher and seat rail areas.Please refer to the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 185
A GEORGE III CARVED GILTWOOD SIDE CHAIR IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1775 Upholstered in pink damask, with v-shaped notched and slots to the seat rails92cm high, 57cm wide, 47cm deep overallFor examples of Chippendale giltwood chairs with closely related features see Christopher Gilbert, The Life & Work of Thomas Chippendale, p.109, pl.187 for related front legs; pp. 112, 113, pl. 192-196 for related back strut, front legs and underside of chair. Note the distinctive V-shaped notches to take glue cramps when the members were being assembled, and the slots in the seat rail between the back legs; this was an alternative method favoured by Chippendale of securing a purchase for cramps.Condition Report: There are some marks, scratches, chips, splits, abrasions consistent with age and use, some to the extremities and edges.Later gilt with a dull, matt and slightly granulated finish.Some sections of replacement including to some sections of gesso moulding, some gesso cracked and chipped other areas with indistinct detail due to later paint/gesso. The end section of one back leg is a later replacement.There is evidence of old worm including to the legs and seat rails.The underside with some later white paint and gilt paint around the leg/seat rail joints. Some joints with traces of glue.The later upholstery is aged, stained and marked, with some circular rust marks.Please note we have not inspected the frame beneath the upholstery and can't comment on the condition and originality of this area.Please refer to the additional images for a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 196
A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY OPEN ARMCHAIRSCIRCA 1760With needlework upholstery86cm high, 64cm wide, 66cm deepCondition Report: There are some marks, scratches, chips, splits, abrasions consistent with age and use, some to the extremities and edges. There are some chips to the carving of the arms, knees and feet and some cappings to the back legs are loose and all cappings and casters might be of a later date as the edges to the mahogany back legs look fresher than anticipated.The inner seat rails with some evidence of worm. One seat rail stamped 'IIII' the other 'I'.The upholstery is later and 'patched' with other fabric and extended to the widest parts of the seat and back. The upholstery to the arms with flower woolwork is matched but later than the main panels of woolwork. Overall the woolwork is aged, faded, worn and with some holes to the seats and with some corrosion to the dark brown threads. There are some overstitched repairs and some threadbare areas, possibly originally intended.Please note we have not inspected the frame beneath the upholstery and can't comment on the condition and originality of this area.Please refer to the additional images for a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 199
A SET OF FOUR LOUIS XVI CREAM PAINTED AND LILAC UPHOLSTERED ELBOW CHAIRSLATE 18TH CENTURYEach with Vitruvian scroll decorated top-rails, on turned tapered fluted legs85cm highCondition Report: The measurements are: 87cm high, 57cm wide, 60cm deep, seat height 44cm high.There are some marks, scratches, knocks, chips, splits and abrasions consistent with age and use.Overall the pale grey paintwork is slightly distressed in a pleasing way, revealing in places the underlying beech. The paintwork, although not obviously so, is later in date, decipherable to the underside of the seat rails. There is some paint flakingThere are some chips and knocks, including to the tips of the arms, edges of legs and feet and some other protruding carvings including the back of the scroll tips of the chair back where they have knocked against walls.There is some evidence of worm including to the interior of a seat rail.The upholstery is paler than the brass studded border tape, so it has an appearance of being slightly faded, but that is probably not the case, it is just pale. The fabric is rubbed so that there are slubs and some tufts, probably most evident to the arm rests. There are some stains. The backs of the chair backs are upholstered with purple checked fabric. The upholstery is firm and traditional with hessian webbing to the underside of the seats.We are unable to inspect the areas covered in upholstery and so cannot comment on the condition and originality of these areas we are unable to see.Please refer to the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 231
A PAIR OF GEORGE II MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1750each 99cm high, 57cm wide, 61cm deep overall Condition Report: Both chairs with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits and chips. As illustrated the chairs are not upholstered. Various old glued repairs to splats and tops rails - see images. The bases of the splats do no not fit snugly into shoe pieces, this appear to be from shrinkage. Old worm to seat rails - see images. Later supporting corner blocks to undersides. Both chairs with plaques to undersides of rear rails for 'S & H. JEWELL, 132, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON,. W. C.'. One chair with two later pegs securing join between one rear leg and seat rails. Some old glued splits to 'shoe' elements at bases of splats. Both chairs structurally solid. Various old tack holes to rails from previous upholstery. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 266
A PAIR OF DUTCH WALNUT AND MARQUETRY OPEN ARMCHAIRS LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY Marquetry decorated overall, including throughout the reverse of each each 116cm high, 65cm wide, 50cm deep overallCondition Report: Both chairs with marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. The expected old chips, splits and some losses. The timber appears to have a grain filler applied. Some glue residue visible to joins. Some joins opening slightly. Both chairs structurally sound. Filler used to surface in places. One chair with old glued repair where one arm meets the back. The other chair with an section of loss to the top of one front leg (see image). The same chair with an old glued split where one arm meets the seat rail. Both seats with some wear and patches of slight discolouration (see image. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 278
A PAIR OF GEORGE III GILTWOOD AND YELLOW DAMASK UPHOLSTERED OPEN ARMCHAIRS IN THE FRENCH TASTE, CIRCA 1780 each 93cm highProvenance: Private collection removed from 9, Royal Crescent, BathProvenance: Purchased from Charles Angell, Bath, 3rd November 1948 (£36). Condition Report: There are some marks, scratches, chips and abrasions consistent with age and use.Overall the chairs have aged and distressed gilding with discolouration,'bronzed' areas, rubbing in particular to the arms revealing the underlying beech, with cracks and flaking to the gilding showing the gesso and underlying wood.There are some cracks to the wood frame including to the joints and along the grain of the timber. The tips of the legs to one chair reduced and re-tipped. One front leg repaired.There are slots in the seat rails between the back legs (this was an alternative method favoured by Chippendale of securing a purchase for cramps).Some sections of replacement including some seat rails and blocks.There is evidence of old worm including to the seat frames and elsewhere.The upholstery has some fading and light wear but is intact.Please note we have not inspected the frame beneath the upholstery and can't comment on the condition and originality of this area.Please refer to the additional images for a visual reference of condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 279
A FRENCH GILTWOOD AND YELLOW DAMASK UPHOLSTERED TWO-SEAT SOFA OR CANAPEIN LOUIS XVI STYLE, 19TH CENTURY 97cm high, 127cm wide, 61cm deep Provenance: Private collection removed from 9, Royal Crescent, Bath. Condition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, chips and abrasions consistent with age and use.There are losses and some chips to the gilt gesso, the gilt variously aged and coloured revealing in places the gesso and underlying wood.There is evidence of worm.Fairly recently upholstered. The upholstery style is loose and springy; the sides and back with visible nails and only partial trim to the borders. There is some movement to the arm joints. We are unable to inspect areas covered in upholstery and so cannot comment on the condition and originality of these areas we are unable to see.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 283
A REGENCY EBONISED AND BRASS MOUNTED SOFA IN THE MANNER OF MARSH & TATHAM, CIRCA 182092cm high, 202cm wide, 79cm deep overallCondition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and useSome old chips and splits, wear and some old losses (some old losses disguised by the ebonised surface being refreshed previously.) Some splashes/ marks of black paint to a minor extent are visible to the metal mounts. The sofa is of solid structure overall. There is some movement to some joints that may require simple 'tightening'. There are old worm holes throughout the frame but this does not affect the structure or solidity (and could be disguised/ hidden from immediate detection during use with careful restoration. )Some fading to the upholstery, some other indentation and marks (see images) The tassles of the bolster cushions and buttons at the opposing ends have previously been pulled out of position and bear losses and fraying. All of the gilt areas are gilt brass/ metal. The mounts are secured with both small brass tacks and small screws, therefore one type is likely/ possibly a replacement. The upper section of one mount to the arm upright has a straight split through it and is secured at the join with a screw. It is possible that the small element at the top is a well matched replacement (see image) The seat rails all appear original, as does the central stretcher and the supporting corner brackets. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 288
A SET OF EIGHT REGENCY MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRSCIRCA 1815To include two armchairs 87cm high, 49cm wide, 50cm deep, the armchairs 55.5cm wide, 51cm deepCondition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, chips, splits and abrasions consistent with age and use.There are losses and restorations including some sections of veneer to the crest rails, many of the scroll terminals have been restored and repaired. There is a crack to one back rail and there are some opened joints to some joints of the armchairs.Overall the chairs have been restored with some new seat rails and corner blocks so that they are ready to be used.The upholstery has only had light use.We are unable to inspect areas covered in upholstery and so cannot comment on the condition and originality of these areas we are unable to see.Please refer to the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 315
A REGENCY MAHOGANY AND UPHOLSTERED ARMCHAIR IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, CIRCA 1820 109cm high, 70cm wide, 65cm deep overall For a very closely related chair, see Christie's, New York, Christie's Interiors, 19th December 2008, Lot 755 ($8,750). For a pair of chairs attributed to Gillows and of related form, incorporating similar shaped backs, see Christie's, London, The Collector: English Furniture, Clocks & Works of Art, 13th November 2018, Lot 58 (£12,500). Condition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, chips, splits and abrasions to the carved frame consistent with age and use.There is some small movement to the arm joints. There is evidence of worm visible to the seat rails.The upholstery is aged, stained, torn and worn. The squab feels as thought it is horsehair filled, and sits on top of a crumbling foam pad!We are unable to inspect areas covered in upholstery and so cannot comment on the condition and originality of these areas we are unable to see.Please refer to the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 328
Y A PAIR OF GEORGE IV ROSEWOOD AND UPHOLSTERED DAY BEDSATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1825each 84cm high, 196cm long, 66cm deep overallProvenance: Ston Easton Park, near Bath, Somerset For a pair of related daybeds attributed to Gillows, see Sotheby's, London, Arts of Europe, 6th November 2014, Lot 265 (£32,500). For a sofa possibly by Gillows incorporating related carving to the arm rests to the daybeds seen here, see Christie's, Sotheby's, 10th July 2014, Lot 213 (£25,000). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use.Signs of old woodworm to the frame. The frames are of solid and stable structure. There are two later corner blocks added to the rear corners of the seat rail.The covering upholstery has been removed, the day beds will need re-upholstering and some of the underlying preparatory 'filling'/ lining etc re-done in part or entirely. Most of the legs show some evidence of a single vertical split through them, this may possibly show where two parts of the legs were constructed or could equally be a straight split. These may need some attention to secure for longer term. One rear leg appears to have become divided at the meeting point/ split and has been later glued but needs to be re-done properly. There are some old losses adjacent but the leg can be solid and long lasting again if restored properly. The circular carved flowerhead roundel above one leg (at the end of the upright rest) is a later replacement and is very poorly carved. There is a fragment of loss above it. At this point there has been a straight crack through that section and some evidence of old glue there. One day-bed with later pine elements of timber underlying the upholstered sections throughout in order to support them throughout. This is less visible to the other day-bed but is likely present for the same purpose. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 344
A SET OF TEN REGENCY MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRSIN THE MANNER OF GEORGE SMITH, CIRCA 1815Several of the chairs bearing maker's stamp 'IM'each 87cm high, 48cm wide, 53cm deep overall Provenance: Purchased from John Bly, 27 Bury Street, St James's, London, 1999 (£38,500). Condition Report: The chairs have marks, knocks, scratches, splits and abrasions consistent with age and use. There are some losses and restorations including to the crest rail/side support joints, repairs to some legs of the armchairs, and a patch to the back of the centre back rail of one armchair; a back leg spliced; repairs to some crest rails; pronounced scratching and knocks to the knees of some chairs. There are some variations to the timber of some crest rails with varying grain to the other chairs and possibly slightly different carving. There is evidence of worm largely to the beech seat rails. Stamp 'WB' to seat rail. The drop in seats are recently re-upholstered and we are unable to inspect and comment on these fabric covered areas. The upholstery fabric is recent and intact. Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 345
A PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY STOOLSBY GILLOWS, CIRCA 1820The seat rails stamped 'GILLOWS LANCASTER' and with maker's stamp 'TS'each 50cm high, 49cm wide, 42cm deepCondition Report: Both stools with marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Timber with old splits and chips. Both stools with evidence of old worm to undersides of seat rails and corner blocks. Some glue residue visible to most joins. One stool with three replaced corner brackets to the underside. One stool with an old glued repair and an old nail repair where the frieze meets the top of two legs. The same stool with a section of moulded replacement frieze to one side. This stool appears to have been broken at the joins between the legs and the rails and has been repaired. Upholstery in generally good order overall with just some minor wear. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
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