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A pair of brass inlaid and ebony veneered commodes, in Régence style 19th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- each 83cm. high, 98cm. wide, 54cm. deep; 2ft. 8¾in., 3ft. 2½in., 1ft. 9¼in.
each with six drawers
Provenance
Probably Miles Thomas Stapleton, 8th Lord Beaumont (1805-1892) and thence by descent,
Literature
Catalogue of All the Furniture and Effects in Carlton Hall, Selby, 1854, p.109, listed in the 'First floor East side of the Wing. The first Breakfast Room' and described as:
2 ebony chests of Drawers 3ft. 3in & brass mouldings and shaped pilasters to the corners & inlaid with brass six drawers in do [sic] made in the form of 2 pedestals with 2 drawers each and brass handles of Louis Quartz style'.
M. Girouard, 'Carlton Towers, Yorkshire I', Country Life, 26 January 1967, p.178, illustrated in the Dining Room.
Condition
In `country house' condition.
Commode 1:
A section of brass inlay is missing from the top flanking central paterae, easily restorable. Brass and bronze mounts could benefit from cleaning. Minor chips and losses to veneer throughout. Sections of brassbanding off but present and some sections missing but which can be replaced easily. The aprons have been strengthen at the back. The mounts have been lacked. One handle off but present. Some age cracks to the right hand side which will need attention. Brass lifting in places.
Commode 2:
In a similar condition to commode 1. There is a section of the gilt bronze mount to the left side missing. Minor age cracks throughout. The mounts are dirty and could benefit from cleaning. Gilding worn throughout. One back leg loose.
"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."