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A George I kingwood minature or picture-cabinet circa 1720
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
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- 84cm. high, 67cm. wide, 10cm. deep; 2ft, 9in., 2ft. 2½in., 4in.
enclosing a green velvet lined interior with hooks
Provenance
Almost certainly supplied to Sir Andrew Fountaine (d.1753) for his house in St. James's Place, London and subsequently removed to Narford Hall, Norfolk, circa 1732-3.
Thence by descent until sold by Commander Andrew Fountaine, RNR, RETD., Christie's London, 14 November 1996, lot 16.
Condition
Overall in a good condition. Small old patched repair to veneer adjacent to lower right hinge. Some very minor cracking to veneers.
"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
Sir Andrew Fountaine (d.1753) most probably commissioned this display-cabinet for miniatures and enamels shortly after returning in 1716 from his second Grand Tour of Italy and Southern Europe in pursuit of art and antiquities, and upon his creation of a London house in St. James's Place. It was during its probable removal in the early 1730s to his Norfolk estate at Narford that part of his celebrated collection of miniatures was destroyed by fire while stored at White's Chocolate House in St. James's, London. A related George II rosewood cabinet, removed from the Walpole family house in St. James's was later displayed by Horace Walpole at Strawberry Hill, Middlesex (Desmond Fitz-Gerald, Victoria and Albert Museum: Georgian Furniture, London, rev. ed., 1969, no.43, inv. no. W.52-1925).