A pair of George III carved mahogany armchairs, circa 1760the pierced backrest with interlocking hoops and terminating in a gadrooned shoe, the shoulders carved with acanthus within channeled reserves of the uprights, the shaped armrests carved with acanthus and foliate clasps on fluted and acanthus-carved downswept supports, with drop-in seats upholstered in salmon-pink velvet, the serpentine seat rail on cabriole legs headed with acanthus scrolls teminating in scroll feet, the outswept tapering back legs on pad feet, the underside of the seat rail with ink inventory marks RTF, each numbered I and II respectively, and one bearing Apter-Fredericks label品相: A beautifully drawn and unusual model in excellent conserved condition with good colour and patination. Evidence of repaired splits and breaks to the pierced backrests, as to be expected given their ambitious form. Frames of drop-in seats probably replaced, although one has more age than the other. Rear corners to underside of each with later corner supports. Evidence of minor old worm damage, which no longer appears to be active, and has undergone some historic treatment. Small spliced repair to rear foot of one. The reverse of one with slightly faded back, and there are variations in colour with evidence of some historic repolishing which could be improved."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."来源: With Apter-Fredericks, London. 来源3: This design of this remarkable and technically ambitious pair of armchairs, with their elaborate interlaced hooped splats, derives from Continental prototypes of the early 18th century. The form was introduced to England and popularized by the Huguenot ornamentalist William de la Cour`s First Book of Ornament (1741). The equally fanciful designs of engraver and publisher Matthias Darly from his Second Book of Chairs (1751) achieved widespread popularity and played an influential role in the creation of the St. Martin`s Lane style of the mid-18th century to which the present chairs belong. The emergence of neoclassicism saw these designs fall out of favour in the later part of the 1760s; however, similar patterns can still be found in Robert Manwaring`s The Cabinet and Chair Maker`s Real Friend and Companion (1765) and The Chair Maker`s Guide (1766).