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A late George III satinwood breakfront side cabinet circa 1800, attributed to Gillows
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- satinwood
- 94.5cm. high, 161cm. wide, 41cm. deep; 3ft 1½in., 5ft 3¼in., 1ft. 4in.
with three frieze drawers
Provenance
Probably supplied to John, 1st Marquess of Bute (1744-1814) following his marriage in 1800 to Frances, daughter of Thomas Coutts.
Thence by descent until sold, Christie's London, Works of Art from The Bute Collection, 3 July 1996, lot 39, £42,000.
Condition
Exceptional quality. Good overall condition. Some minor integral cracks to veneers to bandings.
"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 cabinet closely relates to a design for a commode recorded in The Gillows Estimate Sketch books preserved at the Westminster Library, illustrated in L. Boynton, Gillow Furniture Designs, 1760-1800, 1995, fig. 123. Further comparison can be made to a `Lady's Secretary & Cabinet' cabinet illustrated in Thomas Sheraton's Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer's Drawing Book, 1802, pl. 64.