13th Sep, 2022 10:00
Fine Interiors - Two Day Sale
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A two-seater sofa attributed to George Smith
A two-seater sofa attributed to George Smith,
late 20th century, upholstered in a blue-green fabric decorated with peonies, raised on turned supports terminating in brass caps and castors,
180cm wide
100cm deep
80cm high
Provenance: The Estate of Sir Jack and Lady Baer.
Buying this antique sofa could save up to 0.56 tonnes of CO2e compared to purchasing a new one.
Take advantage of our Sworders Delivery Service. Please see 'Shipping estimate' below.
If you're looking for a more sustainable way to furnish your home, buying furniture at auction rather than from new can go a long way to help reduce the world's carbon emissions.
The following group of lots show you how much carbon savings could be made rather than purchasing new items.
With special thanks to the Auction Technology Group. Data and statistics taken from their 2022 Carbon Impact Report.
Sold for £900
Condition Report
Dirt, rubbing and wear to the arm rests, one with some small tears. Other marks, stains and dirt to upholstery, with some further small holes and tears. Joints firm, sound and solid. Very comfortable. General light knocks and wear to supports. Some tarnish and discolouration to brass. Overall, the upholstery could do with refreshing, however in good structural order.
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Auction: Fine Interiors - Two Day Sale, 13th Sep, 2022
Sworders’ quarterly curated Fine Interiors sales offer stylish period and modern furnishings, decorative antiques, and important works of art, fusing traditional British and Continental antiques with eclectic works of art from Europe and further afield. With a focus on quality, rarity and style, they appeal to the discerning modern buyer whose taste and appreciation stretch far beyond the high street.
Viewing
VIEWING
Viewing will be held at our Stansted Auction Rooms, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8GE, as follows:
Fri 9 September, 10am - 5pm
Sat 10 September, 10am - 2pm
Sun 11 September, 10am - 2pm
Mon 12 September, 10am - 5pm
All lots are, however, extensively illustrated and carry detailed condition reports - see 'Condition report' at the foot of each lot description.
Please note that this item is not suitable for a pre-sale automated shipping estimate due to the items weight/size.
The below table shows indicative shipping costs for larger items being delivered within the UK mainland. Please note that all the below costs are purely for indicative purposes and are to be used as a guideline only. If you purchase multiple large items, we will combine deliveries to reduce the shipping costs.
Should you be successful in buying this item, a specific shipping estimate will need to be requested after the sale using the link in your invoice email; this also includes all requests for international delivery.
If you would like further information about shipping and collection please see here.
Buying a pre-loved, antique, or vintage item not only provides you with unique style and value for money but it also helps to reduce landfill, and the annual emissions of an antique or vintage piece can be as little as one sixteenth of those of its new equivalent!
Sworders is proud to be supporting the work of Antiques are Green - the movement that was founded in 2009 to promote “a greener future created from the past”. Read their fascinating carbon footprint study of a Georgian chest of drawers versus a modern equivalent here
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