A pair of George III giltwood sofas, in the manner of John Linnell, circa 1775 (regilt)
A pair of George III giltwood sofas, in the manner of John Linnell, circa 1775 (regilt)
one upholstered with pale blue silk damask , the other one with red silk damask
Width 68½in; Larg. 174 cm
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Paire de canapés corbeille en bois redoré d'époque George III, dans le goût de John Linnell, vers 1775
l'un garni de damas de soie bleu pâle, l'autre de damas de soie rouge floral
Width 68½ in; Larg. 174 cm
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Condition Report:
Scattered but consistent rubbing and small losses to gilding, revealing some areas of white gesso and red bole ground; this is not distracting. One with old repairs to back feet. Sturdy at joints. Upholstery in good condition with only a few very minor marks, and braiding on blue damask is lifting in places. Otherwise ready to place.
"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:
Mrs Janet Holmes à Court, formerly at Grove House, Regent's Park; Sotheby's, London, 19 February 1993, lot 126.
Christie's, London, 8 June 2006, lot 52 (£ 22.800).
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A pair of George III giltwood sofas, in the manner of John Linnell, circa 1775 (regilt)
one upholstered with pale blue silk damask , the other one with red silk damask
Width 68½in; Larg. 174 cm
(2)
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Paire de canapés corbeille en bois redoré d'époque George III, dans le goût de John Linnell, vers 1775
l'un garni de damas de soie bleu pâle, l'autre de damas de soie rouge floral
Width 68½ in; Larg. 174 cm
(2)
Condition Report:
Scattered but consistent rubbing and small losses to gilding, revealing some areas of white gesso and red bole ground; this is not distracting. One with old repairs to back feet. Sturdy at joints. Upholstery in good condition with only a few very minor marks, and braiding on blue damask is lifting in places. Otherwise ready to place.
"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:
Mrs Janet Holmes à Court, formerly at Grove House, Regent's Park; Sotheby's, London, 19 February 1993, lot 126.
Christie's, London, 8 June 2006, lot 52 (£ 22.800).
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