A George III Carved Mahogany Settee†
Attributed to Thomas Chippendale, Circa 1775
Height 38 x length 86 1/2 x depth 34 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.

Provenance:
Pauline Stanbury Woolworth (1906-1994);
Sotheby's, New York, Important English Furniture and Decorations, 13 October 1994, Lot 354 (with invoice and catalog)

Note:
This settee's form and ornament relates closely to those found on documented Chippendale commissions from the 1770s. Although the distinctive curved handholds to the arms are one of his most common features on seat furniture, the design on the arm supports and the legs are both identical to bergeres which were part of the suite supplied to the actor David Garrick (1717-1779) for his London townhouse on Adelphi terrace in 1772 (C. Gilbert, The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale Vol. II, London, 1978, p. 98, fig. 160).

Re-blocked, with areas of re-inforcement around the back of the frame. Re-gluing at the joints where the tops of the legs meet the frame. Frame has been sprung and webbed; we are unable to examine the underside in its entirety. Proper right middle front leg is slightly loose. The Proper right middle back leg has been off and put back on; it has a split through its foot. Repairs to the guilloche border above the legs. Repair to the proper left arm terminal with faintly visible cracks and a small amount of glue residue. Faint "scarring" from old upholstery tacks on the narrow strip of mahogany surrounding the arm paddings.†Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold "as is," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction. The physical condition of lots can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to inspect a lot personally or through a knowledgeable representative prior to bidding. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Prospective buyers must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction, and it is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that they have requested, received and considered any condition report.