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Lot 146
A rare Madras scarf or Foulard believed to have been worn by Napoleon whilst on St Helena Decorated with fruit and foliage to the centre, framed by seven chevron bands adorned with flowers and stylised foliage, embroidered with an N in brown thread, 48cm by 45.5cm,Footnotes:Provenance:Collection of Valérie Masuyer (1797-1878), lady-in-waiting to Queen Hortense, Napoleon's step-daughterThe Napoleonic Collection of the Prince's Palace of Monaco, Osenat, Fontainebleau, 16 November 2014, lot 81Exhibited:Waterloo Memorial Museum, 'Napoléon: de Waterloo à Sainte-Hélène, la naissance de la légende', 5 May to 17 October 2021Following the long-held practice of the Empress Josephine, Napoleon is known to have covered his head both day and night. Louis Constant Wairy, Napoleon's valet, remarks in his memoirs of the Empress that her '...hair was strong, beautiful, long and silky; its light chestnut hue blended admirably with that of her skin, dazzling with finesse and freshness. At the beginning of his supreme power, the empress still liked to do her hair in the morning with a red madras that gave her the look of Creole, the hottest to have' (Mémoires de Constant, premier valet de chambre de l'empereur, sur la vie privée de Napoléon, sa famille et sa cour, 1830). Doctor Barry O'Meara, Napoleon's doctor on St. Helena, noted during his visit on 5th March 1817: 'On my return from Longwood, I found Napoleon in very different spirits from yesterday. He was reclining on his sofa, in a very positive attitude, his head resting upon one of his hands, and apparently melancholy. His morning gown was on, a Madras round his head and his beard unshaved' (Barry O'Meara, Napoleon in Exile or A Voice from St. Helena, 1822). General Montholon, remarked on 13 April 1821 during the Emperor's illness '...the night was not so good, possibly because of the heavy sweating. Seven times I changed the Emperor, and each time flanelle and linen were soaked, until the madras of which he surrounds his head. These linen changes are very difficult to do without making him impatient, because he does not want to; no light in his room, there is only one candle in the next room, and that's the weakest glow of this light that I need, not to give it, but to give it everything it needs, even tie the madras on his head.'This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 520
A Continental walnut and upholstered sofa, early 19th century, the high arched back leading to outswept arms, above the shaped seat, 111cm high, 207cm wide, 66cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks and scratches consistent with age and useVarious old splits and cracks and openings to jointsSigns of old woodwormSome later bracing to the rear to hold in place the back seat, significantly a large open joint to the lower corner of the back seatLater replacement timber to the undersideOverall, looseness and wobble Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 636
A Regency mahogany sofa table, circa 1820, 75cm high, 169cm wide (open), 72cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useThe top with some marks, one central cigarette burn, also some signs of previous repairs and restorations including some inserted fillets of timber - almost certainly professionally carried outThe handles all appear original, one with a replacement securing nut - some slight looseness to someOverall solid and table, The undersides of one top with wedges to ensure a flat top is achieved when openSome old chips and losses, Some minor colour variation to the top and leavesPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 342
A Victorian walnut and cream linen uupholstered sofa, circa 1890, of Chesterfield type, 69cm high, 190cm wide, 90cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useThe upholstery is later and is in fair condition reflecting this. The frame overall appears solid and stable. The front legs have been spliced to the frame, this may have been part of the reupholstering process, the visible part of frame and legs do appear to have similar age but Dreweatts can give no guarantees or make any comments on the originality of the frame beneath this later upholsterySome signs of old woodworm to the rear legsThe castors appear to be originalPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 492
A mahogany and upholstered sofa, circa 1780 and later, the yoke shaped back above a pair of scroll arms fronted by carved terminals incorporating pierced elements, the rectangular seat above moulded square section legs, 101cm high, 250cm wide, 93cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use,Some chips and losses to the carved decoration to the show-frame arms, also the legs,Dreweatts cannot guarantee the originality of the frame beneath upholstery, the hessian underside has been partially removed and this reveals the rails have been stained green at some point, As catalogued as '1780 and later' the legs and visible stretchers appear to be later than 1780, these green painted rails also,There is some play to one arm joints, this same arm with an old split and crack near the baseThe upholstery with fading and wear consistent with age and use, some areas of discolouration, Please note: The frame of this sofa may be 19th century in date with later replaced seat rails. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 617
A Regency mahogany sofa table, circa 1820, 72cm high, 154cm wide (open), 68cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useSix of the handles appear to be original, one of the two wooden replacement handles has been broken and is detached but largely present with the lot, this will require either restoration or a new one turned to match the pattern, or metal ones sourced to match the remaindersOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses, the top with old filled crackSome warping to the flaps,the legs with old splits and cracks, the sabre legs have been plugged and repaired previously to secure - overall now solid and stablePlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 331
A mahogany and parcel gilt sofa table, circa 1825 and later, with two frieze drawers and opposing false drawers, 73cm high, 124cm wide, 65cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use,The top with old marks, stains, scratches, and scuffsOld splits and cracks, chips and losses to the beadings and mouldings especially to the leading edgeThe gilding appears to have been refreshedThe handles appear to be original throughoutOverall will require some attention before use in a domestic settingCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 396
A Sheraton Revival satinwood and polychrome painted sofa table, second half 20th century, 74cm high, 127cm wide (open), 51cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useHandles all appear original, one is misshapen (or a replacement pull) and could be re-shaped or replaced furtherSome marks and light scratches to the painted surfaceSolid and stable overall Some colour variation and uneven wear to the polish to the topPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 212
An upholstered sofa in late 19th century style, late 20th century, by Kingcome Sofas and upholstered in Colefax & Fowler 'Tree Poppy' fabric, 68cm high, 230cm wide, 100cm deep together with an armchair, late 20th century, by Kingcome Sofas, upholstered in Colefax & Fowler 'Pink Hydrangea' fabric, 87cm high Provenance: The property of a lady and gentleman, removed from a Cheshire country house Condition Report: Each item with Kingcome fire labels to the undersidesOverall with marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use,The upholstery with some marks but overall is in a condition that reflects their lack of significant age or use in a domestic setting Please see additional images for visual reference to condition of the items in this lotCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 169
A Christopher Guy sofa in beige upholstery, modern, 101cm high, together with a Christopher Guy lacquered and giltwood low centre table, modern, 47cm high, 121cm square overallCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useSofa:Although not possessing great age there are areas of discolouration and staining to the upholstery, other marks too. The frame with various chips, losses, flaking' Coffee table:With knocks and marks, the gilt areas are deliberately 'antique' in appearancePlease refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 240
A green upholstered sofa in late 19th century taste by Kingcome sofas, late 20th century, 83cm high, 175cm wide, 100cm deep together with a chequer upholstered armchair, 73cm high Provenance: The property of a lady and gentleman, removed from a Cheshire country houseCondition Report: Each item with fire labels to the undersidesOverall with marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use,The upholstery with some marks but overall is in a condition that reflects their lack of significant age or use in a domestic settingPlease see additional images for visual reference to condition of the items in this lotCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 231
A white upholstered corner sofa, of recent manufacture, upholstered by Crowson Fabrics (West Sussex), 82cm high, 294cm wide, 157cm deep overall, together with a modern armchair in matching upholstery, 92cm high Provenance: The property of a lady and gentleman, removed from a Cheshire country house Condition Report: Overall the condition of these items reflect their lack of significant age and therefore only light use in a domestic settingThe sofa: with fire labels, overall in presentable condition, appears entirely solid and stableChair: with fire label, there is a mark to one side of the back, the frame overall solid and stablePlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 266
A Regency-style rosewood and satinwood crossbanded sofa table by Edwards & Roberts, early 20th century, the rectangular top above drawers and dummy drawers, one stamped, raised on outswept supports terminating in brass caps and castors, 145cm wide, 70cm deep, 72cm highCondition report: One leg damaged at the join and in need of re-fixing. Very faded in colour. Knocks and general surface wear. Some small chips, splits, knocks and losses. Nice quality overall.
Lot 1073
Late 20th century Italian style carved beech framed three seat sofa and pair matching armchairs, the framed carved and pierced with scrolling acanthus leaves and flower heads, cabriole supports, upholstered in buttoned claret fabric with raised foliate pattern Dimensions: Height: 124cm Length/Width: 205cm Depth/Diameter: 82cm
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