A SET OF FOUR IRISH REGENCY MAHOGANY HALL CHAIRS, CIRCA 1815

A SET OF FOUR IRISH REGENCY MAHOGANY HALL CHAIRS, CIRCA 1815

the reeded quatrefoil shaped backs painted with a crest, on sabre legs

Condition Report:
In country house condition. Painted crests with wear from age and use, one notably rubbed (see catalogue illustration). One seat detached and one slightly loose. One seat with movement and visible gap were it meets the back. One chair back with loss of reeded moulding of quatrefoil. Legs with historic repair - does not detract and has some age. Loss of some glue blocks to underside. Marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Some more recent scuffs to legs. Attractive colour.

"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."

Provenance:
By repute acquired in Dublin in 1986;

Anonymous sale, Christie's, London, 10 March 2005, lots 256 and 257