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A Regency rosewood, parcel-gilt and gilt-brass mounted writing table circa 1815
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ROSEWOOD MAHOGANY PINE BEECH BRASS
- 71.5cm. high, 91.5cm. wide, 60.5cm. deep; 2ft. 4¼in., 3ft., 1ft. 11¾in.
possibly by Gillows of Lancaster, the crossbanded top with two drawers and dummies, raised on shaped end supports with spindles and joined by a turned stretcher
Condition
This piece is in very good overall condition and is ready to place. Colour and patina are both very nice.
"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 form of the present writing table with its spindle ends relates closely to other tables known to be by Gillows of Lancaster with very similar end supports and feet which include a wring table stamped GILLOWS LANCASTER, illustrated in Susan E Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, 2008, 2 vols., vol.I, pl.329, suggesting that the present table could also be by the same maker. The quailty of construction and timbers used are also of exceptional quality and consistent with the output of the firm again linking the present example to them.