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A Victorian thuya, ebony and tulipwood crossbanded kidney shaped desk circa 1850, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- THUYA, MAHOGANY, TULIPWOOD, WALNUT EBONY, BEECH, LEATHER
- 73.5cm. high, 129cm. wide, 64cm. deep; 2ft. 5in., 4ft. 2¾in., 2ft. 1¼in.
with a tooled leather inset top above three frieze drawers and a pair of cupboard doors each enclosing four drawers, with three open shelves to the reverse, the locks stamped `CHUBB`S PATENT 87 ST PAUL`S RD/LONDON/ MAKERS TO HER MAJESTY/ 196333'
Condition
Good original condition. Some fading to timbers. The leather to the top is worn and split with some consequent losses. There are age cracks to the top and losses to the cross banding throughout. The rear left hand panel has age cracks and some losses to veneers. Minor scuffing and chips to the base. A very attractive desk.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
The present desk relates to a design by Gillows recorded in their Estimate Sketch Book of 1840 ( see illustration).
Related kidney-shaped kneehole desks, likewise associated with Gillows, sold in these Rooms, 15 November 1996, lot 113, 7th July 1995, lot 164, 18th May 1990, lot 129 and 29th November 2000, lot 97.