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Click here to subscribeA circa 1900 oak comb back elbow chair on turned legs, a stained beech rush seat ladder back elbow chair, an Edwardian mahogany framed salon elbow chair, a late Victorian walnut framed upholstered armchair and an early 20th Century Chippendale style upholstered swept arm chair with caned side panels on square tapered legs
A pair of 18th century Chippendale chairs with shaped and pierced back above straw filled upholstered seats raised on block legs together with an 18th century armchair the shaped back rail with central pierced splat above opened scroll arms and a straw filled tapestry covered seat raised on square tapered legs
KAREL HASLER (1879-1941) | POSTCARD WITH AUTOGRAPH (CZECH/ BOHEMIAN) | profession: Songwriter | country: Czechia | signature: Original signature | size: 140 x 90 mm | technique: Handwritten autograph | Lot information | Black-and-white postcard featuring a portrait of Karel Hasler, a Czech songwriter, actor, lyricist, and film director. Hasler is captured in an elegant evening outfit, sitting in an armchair with a lit cigarette. At the bottom of the postcard is a prominent handwritten signature in dark ink.Karel Hasler was one of the key figures in Czech popular music during the first half of the 20th century. He became famous as the author of patriotic and cabaret songs, many of which became folk songs. For his outspoken criticism of the Nazi occupation, he was arrested by the Gestapo in 1941 and died in the Mauthausen concentration camp.
A REGENCY ROSEWOOD AND UPHOLSTERED LIBRARY ARMCHAIR IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, CIRCA 1820 97cm high, 70cm wide, 67cm deep Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, knocks and abrasions consistent with age and use.The upholstery is slightly lighter in reality that is suggested by the catalogue image. The upholstery is a slightly stiff tufted moquette/velvet, with later braiding and though intact it shows signs of wear and indented lines of the underlying frame. The frame under the upholstery and undercloth have not been inspected.A solid library armchair.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY BERGERE LIBRARY ARMCHAIR CIRCA 1830 With a black leather buttoned drop in cushion to the caned seat 95cm high, 56cm wide, 70cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips, splits and minor losses Some neat old repairs, including to one of the back legs - see images. The caning has been replaced and is in good, tight condition. The leather squab seat is in good clean condition The leather and brass casters run smoothly and are secure Please see all additional images as a visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
A REGENCY MAHOGANY KNEEHOLE DRESSING TABLE BY GILLOWS, CIRCA 1807 The panelled doors enclosing shelves, the underside of the kneehole with a bone label 'MONTGOMERIE' 81cm high, 137cm wide, 54.5cm deepProvenance: Christie's London, 500 Years: Decorative Arts (7881), 18th November 2010, Lot 174, (£28,750 incl. BP) Supplied by Gillows in 1807 to Hugh Montgomerie, 12th Earl of Eglinton (1739-1819) or to his son Lord Archibald Montgomerie (1773-1814) for Coilsfield House ('The Castle of Montgomerie'), Ayrshire. Property of a Gentleman, London Hugh Montgomerie and his son Archibald were significant Gillows' clients, supplying both Eglinton Castle, Ayrshire and in 1807 the newly built Coilsfield House, much displaying the firm's characteristic reeded decoration and geometric mouldings seen on the present lot. A pair of dressing tables bearing the same 'MONTGOMERIE' label are probably part of the same commission, see Christie's, London, 19th November 2009, lot 110. Furthermore, for a Regency ebonised and parcel gilt armchair that is nearly identical to a set also commissioned for Lord Montgomerie at Coilsfield House, see lot 279 in this sale.For a comparable hollow fronted Gillows dressing table see Susan Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, Antique Collectors' Club, 2008, pl 382. Other related dressing tables include those supplied by Gillows in 1813 to Hackwood Park, Hampshire, see Christie's, Hackwood Park, 20th/22nd April 1998, lot 364 (£47,700). Other similar dressing tables were commissioned from Gillows for Tatton Park, Cheshire (see N.Goodison and J.Hardy, 'Gillows at Tatton Park', Furniture History Society, 1970, pl18a and 20a. Condition Report: Some marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old repairs to the corners of drawer fronts, careful polishing could improve the appearance of these considerably. Some small losses. A ring mark and additional dark marks and scratches to the top. Noticeable sun fading overall. Careful attention by a restorer will bring this back to its full potential. Door locks appear original; two keys present which operate both cabinets. Keys likely made later to fit locks. Handles appear original Drawer linings are all solid mahogany, the largest drawer with a split through the floor of it, as expected for age. Some staining to drawer and cupboard interior as expected for age and use. Two one door lock the projecting element has created a hole through the adjacent timber. Overall, this is a fine piece of furniture, the attention from a good restorer could considerably improve the appearance of this lot, without significant cost. One side of the gallery split and with a shallow recess worn or cut into it due to a previous glass top. Please see all additional images as visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH EGYPTIAN REVIVAL MAHOGANY, ORMOLU MOUNTED AND SILK UPHOLSTERED OPEN ARMCHAIR IN EMPIRE STYLE, 19TH CENTURY 100cm high, 70cm wide, 61cm deep Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, knocks and abrasions consistent with age and use.Observations include: freshly upholstered; one arm slightly loose jointed; the frame beneath the under seat cloth has not been inspected.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY BERGERE LIBRARY ARMCHAIR IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, CIRCA 1825 With a buttoned leather squab cushion, stamped 'R' to the seat rail, the unusual model of castor stamped 'COPES PATENT' 99cm high, 60cm wide, 67cm deep Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, some water marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.The buttoned leather cushion a later replacement with aged appearance.The crest rail with a chip to one scroll carving, the other marked or with a small repair. The crest rail repaired, only visible from the back.The caning is generally in tact but some are broken sections to the area at the front of the seat.A comfortable generous sized library armchair.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE II 'RED WALNUT' CORNER ARMCHAIR CIRCA 1740 83cm high, 76cm wide, 65cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits - see images Chair is structurally solid overall Some old repairs to splits in places The leather to the seat is likely an old replacement - it has an attractive surface and has wear, cracks and colour variation. Please see all additional images as a visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE II WALNUT, ELM AND FRUITWOOD HIGH BACK THAMES-VALLEY WINDSOR ARMCHAIR CIRCA 1750 116cm high, 65cm wide, 53cm deep Condition Report: Chair with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. The expected old splits and chips. Some old but later nails to the back of the seat 'hoop'. Some of these have been disguised using dark wax. All feet have been re-tipped and coloured to disguise - see images for details. Chair is structurally sound overall. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A VICTORIAN WALNUT WING ARMCHAIR BY HOWARD & SONS, IN GEORGE II STYLE, LATE 19TH CENTURY Upholstered in Robert Kime Ltd 'Arles Linen', one back leg impress stamped '1766 9952' 117cm high, 85cm wide, 86cm deep Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks and abrasions consistent with age and use.A comfortable, freshly upholstered armchair.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III GREY PAINTED AND PARCEL GILT ARMCHAIR CIRCA 1785 Upholstered with crimson silk moire taffetta 91cm high, 62cm wide, 64cm deep overallProvenance: Private Collection, Phillimore Gardens, London Condition Report: Armchair with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. From what we can see past the webbing to the underside of the seat, the rails appear original and there are later supporting corner blocks. Some of the expected evidence of old worm to seat rails. The frame has been re-decorated and gilded at some point. The surface has the expected wear, chips, flaking and losses places. There are some cracks to the surface along the join lines of underlying construction. The later surface may be covering evidence of some previous repairs but no obvious significant repairs detected. Chair is structurally solid overall. Pleated sild upholstery with some wear and marks - see images. There are some small tack holes visible to the frame of the back from where pervious upholstery sat. Dust cover to the underside of the seat is lacking. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A SET OF SIX CARVED PINE CHAIRS IN LATE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY STYLE Including two armchairs the side chairs approximately 146cm high, 47cm wide, 45cm deep, the taller armchair 158cm high, 57cm wide, 44cm deep Provenance: Private Collection Purchased Huntington Antiques, 8th December 1994 (£47,000)A photocopy of the original receipt is available with this lot. Please note, these chairs are constructed of pine and not oak. The cataloguing for this lot has been revised and differs from the printed catalogue.
A WALNUT AND NEEDLEPOINT WING ARMCHAIR IN GEORGE II STYLE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY 112cm high, 86cm wide, 79cm deep Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.The woolwork upholstery is faded, has worn borders, worn bare in some areas, with some later stitching and repairs. The cushion cover with torn cotton fabric backing, the cushion with stripe woven fabric. The back of the chair plain velvet covered with signs of age.The legs with some rubbing to the staining and some scratching revealing the paler timber.There is some evidence of old worm.Whilst aged the polychrome upholstery has great charm, with quality deep carving to the front legs.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
A QUEEN ANNE WALNUT WING ARMCHAIR CIRCA 1710 Upholstered in silk damask and incorporating a needlework panel 123cm high, 80cm wide, 78cm deep Provenance: John Bly Antiques, 27 Bury Street, London, January 1995 (£12,000) A printed copy of a scan of the original invoice is available to the buyer Private Collection, Moor Park, Hertfordshire Condition Report: Chair with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. The legs with the expected old chips and splits. An 'ear' to one front leg is an old replacement. The seat rails and supporting corner blocks are replacements - see images. Please note, Dreweatts cannot guarantee the originality of elements beneath upholstery.Some old repairs to the edges of the rear feet.Some evidence of old worm to rear legs - this has been disguised with dark wax/filler. Upholstery with the expected wear and 'pulls' in places. One arm rest with distressed area of upholstery (tears, losses, loose threads) - see images. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A REGENCY MAHOGANY BERGERE LIBRARY ARMCHAIR CIRCA 1820 With green leather upholstered arms and buttoned seat and back cushions 98cm high, 63cm wide, 85cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use.Some old chips, splits and minor lossesThe caning has been replaced and is in good, tight condition.The leather seats and upholstered arms are in good clean condition Evidence of minor old worm to the underside of the rails One back leg with a neat spliced repair.Please see all additional images as a visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
A SET OF SIX CARVED GOTHIC MAHOGANY ARMCHAIRS IN THE MANNER OF JAS SHOOLBRED & CO, LATE 19TH CENTURY each 99.5cm high, 58cm wide, 68cm deep Provenance: Sotheby's London, Important English Furniture, 14th May 1993, Lot 454For a Shoolbred mahogany single armchair with related turned spindles, scroll arms, shaped seat, cabriole legs and pad feet see Christie's, London, Interiors, 25th October 2011, Lot 165, (£3,500 incl. BP).
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY GAINSBOROUGH ARMCHAIR IN THE MANNER OF WRIGHT & ELWICK, CIRCA 1780 100cm high, 72cm wide, 75cm deep For a related library armchair attributed to Wright & Elwick, with the same Gothic pierced fret stretchers, see Christie's London, The Legend of Dick Turpin Part I (7198), 9th March 2006, Lot 76 (£10,800 incl. BP).
A REGENCY MAHOGANY LIBRARY BERGERE ARMCHAIR ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1810 106cm high, 66cm wide, 81cm deep The caned bergere of this form named the 'Ashburnham' chair, features in Gillows 1803 Estimate Sketch Book, no. 1721 (City of Westminster Archive). Sketches of similar chairs appear in the firm's early 19th century room plans preserved at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Saleroom Notice: Please note, the estimate and description have been updated and differ from the printed in the catalogue. Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use.Some old chips, splits and minor lossesThe caning has been replaced and is in good, tight condition.The leather squab seat and upholstered arms are in good clean condition Overall in good clean and presentable condition.Please see all additional images as a visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III CARVED MAHOGANY OPEN ARMCHAIR IN THE MANNER OF JOHN LINNELL, CIRCA 1785 89cm high, 58cm wide, 46cm deep Provenance: The Collection from Trethill House, Cornwall. For a pair of remarkably similar chairs, see Christie's, New York, 500 Years: Decorative Arts Europe, 15th April 2011, Lot 416 ($17,500). Condition Report: Fair condition structurally secure but with extensive old repairs to joints. There is wear and tear consistent with age and use. The catalogue illustration is accurate. The upholstery is a bit faded and the arm pads heavily worn with the stuffing spilling out. There are cracks and old repairs to the top rail, old repairs to all the arm joints, back right with a screwed repair, plugged and with filler around old losses, the front joints both with glued repairs. Front right seat joint with a pegged repair. Surfaces scuffed and quite faded throughout. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III vernacular oak and ash armchair, late 18th century, with a panelled back and slab seat, raised on stick legs,57cm wide59cm deep99cm highProvenance: York's Tenement, Yoxford, Suffolk.Condition ReportSeat 35cm high. General knocks, splits and wear commensurate with age and use. Cleaned and refinished, but with remnants of historic patina in places throughout. Splits to the seats and legs, with cuts, scratches and scuffs throughout. Old rot and woodworm damage to legs, which has been treated, stabilised and refinished. Joints are sound and solid. Overall appears in good structural and cosmetic condition with sympathetic restorations. Ready to place.
An upholstered armchair, late 19th century, stamped 'CVS' for Cornelius V Smith, with rounded arms and an overstuffed seat, raised on square supports and castors,73cm wide85cm deep89cm highCondition ReportThe upholstery is in poor condition and requires attention. The springs are sagging, and the legs have wear, scuffs, and scratches. Castors run a little stiff and tarnished but okay overall. Remnants of a label to one foot.
A vernacular ash and elm Windsor armchair, c.1800, West Country, with a high hoop back above a shaped saddle seat with bent arm supports, 66cm wide 75cm deep 95cm highProvenance: Westvale, Nailwell, Bath, formerly the home of Baron and Lady Craigmyle.Condition ReportGeneral knocks, wear, and repairs commensurate with age and use. Some old chips, knocks, and splits. Scratches and scuffs to the seat. Traces of minor woodworm damage beneath the seat which is not active. Knocks to the supports. Wobbles ever so slightly on a flat surface but the joints are generally sound and solid. Overall, the chair presents in relatively good structural and cosmetic condition and is ready to place. Seat 40cm high.
A Victorian walnut armchair, c.1860, decorated in the Gothic taste with a pierced rail and foliate motifs, with outswept open arms and lobed turned supports, terminating in brass caps and castors, 76cm wide 76cm deep 95cm high Provenance: The collection of Charles Edwards and Julia Boston, Tile Barn, Northamptonshire. Condition ReportGeneral knocks, splits, marks, and wear to show frame. Joints are sound and solid. Dirt, marks, and wear to upholstery. Casters wheel freely.
A Regency mahogany bergère library armchair, c.1810, with a reeded frame and ring-turned supports, terminating in brass caps and castors, with a caned back, sides and seat with loose buttoned-leather cushions, stamped 'HI' beneath the frame,58cm wide68cm deep86cm highCondition ReportThe seat re-caned and all cane is generally sound with some wear. Cracks and rubbing to leather. General knocks and wear to supports. Some old breaks and repairs to frame. Joints are generally sound and solid. Tarnishing and discolouration to brass casters which wheel relatively freely. Overall, the chair appears in fair structural and cosmetic condition and is perfectly usable.
A Napoleon III upholstered armchair, third quarter of the 19th century, French, with scroll arms raised on turned ebonised supports, terminating in wooden castors,86cm wide 98cm deep 102cm highProvenance: The collection of Charles Edwards and Julia Boston, Tile Barn, Northamptonshire.Condition ReportSome wear, marks, and dirt to the upholstery which appears free from tears but would benefit from refreshing, general knocks, rubbing, and wear to supports particularly to the back, casters a little degraded but generally wheel freely, joints are sound and solid
A primitive oak, ash and elm yoke-back Windsor armchair, late 18th century, the single-piece back above a slab seat, raised on three branch legs,87cm wide38cm deep82cm highProvenance: York's Tenement, Yoxford, Suffolk. Condition ReportHistoric splits, scratches, knocks, losses and wear throughout, all of which presenting a pleasantly rustic and gnarled aesthetic. Right hand arm support is broken at the joint with the seat and requires re-fixing, with movement in the joints as a result. Some remaining joints with a small amount of looseness, but overall the piece is generally sturdy and weightbearing. Historic woodworm damage throughout, which does not appear active. Knocks and wear to the supports. Good colour throughout.
A set of eight George III mahogany dining chairs, c.1800, each with a bar back with red and ebony strung decoration, above a square seat and tapering turned supports, terminating in peg feet,the armchair 58cm wide 58cm deep 87cm high (8)Condition ReportGeneral knocks, scratches, splits, and wear to frames with some fading and discolouration, some marks and wear to the seats which may benefit from reupholstery, knocks and wear to the legs as expected, joints are sound and solid, overall appear structurally stable and perfectly usable in their current condition
An Edwardian mahogany armchair, c.1900, upholstered in blue corduroy fabric with a buttoned back, raised on tapering square supports, terminating in ceramic castors, 72cm wide 82cm deep 79cm highProvenance: The collection of Charles Edwards and Julia Boston, Tile Barn, Northamptonshire.Condition ReportSome marks, wear, dirt, and dust to the upholstery, which appears free from large tears, stains, or unpleasant odours. General wear, knocks, and scratches to supports. Joints sound and solid. Casters wheel freely and overall appears in reasonably good order.
A set of seven ebonised bentwood bistro chairs by Thonet, early 20th century, comprising an elbow chair and six singles, each with a scrolling back and arms, a caned seat, and tapering turned supports, stamped and labelled beneath,elbow chair 55cm wide60cm deep98cm high,together with an associated example,all with seat cushions (8)Provenance: The collection of Charles Edwards and Julia Boston, Tile Barn, Northamptonshire.Condition ReportAll with rubbing and wear to the ebonised decoration, some small splits, knocks, and losses to frames. All cane seats tight and sound, although the later armchair has damage to the cane back. All joints generally sound, solid, and weight-bearing. Some light marks and wear to seat cushions commensurate with age
An upholstered 'Bridgewater' armchair by Howard Chairs Ltd., 20th century, upholstered in cream suede, with scrolling arms and tapering front supports terminating in brass caps and castors, stamped and numbered to the back leg, 73cm wide97cm deep78cm highProvenance: The collection of Charles Edwards and Julia Boston, Tile Barn, Northamptonshire.Condition ReportDirt marks and stains to the suede upholstery which would benefit from professional cleaning or replacement, very light wear to supports, joints sound and solid, overall in good structural condition
A George III mahogany wing armchair, late 18th century and later, upholstered in silk damask and raised on square supports united by stretchers, terminating in ceramic castors,82cm wide 88cm deep 111cm highCondition ReportUpholstery is later and appears in reasonably good order with some dirt and dust. General knocks and wear to supports, with central stretcher likely a replacement, indicating possible further structural repairs and restorations. Casters are later. Joints are sound and solid. Springs are good. Overall appears in fairly good structural and cosmetic condition and is ready for use.
19th century walnut open 'barley twist' armchair, shaped back and arms with scroll carved terminals, upholstered in cream fabric, on spiral turned supports, with castors Dimensions: Height: 79cm Length/Width: 63cm Depth/Diameter: 73cmCondition Report:Upholstery marked. Some movement in the frame.
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