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A Regency mahogany pedestal cabinet, possibly by Gillows of Lancaster circa 1820
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 95cm. high, 76cm. wide, 54.5cm. deep; 3ft. 1½in., 2ft. 6in., 1ft. 9½in.
the top fitted with slides to each side above a frieze drawer, the panel door with reeded pilasters with foliate carved capitals and enclosing two shelves, on a plinth base
Condition
Very good condition, with only minor marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use.
"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 robust plinth-supported library commode of figured mahogany, has reed-enriched pilasters surmounted by acanthus- wrapped trusses in the early 19th century antique fashion. This fashion was promoted by architects such as Lewis Wyatt (d. 1853), following his appointment in 1804 to George III's Architectural Board of Ordnance. Wyatt also worked in collaboration with the London and Lancaster firm of Gillow.
A related side cabinet attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London with similar panel doors and pilasters was sold Christies London, 10 May 2006, lot 53.