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A pair of Regency style mahogany and parcel-gilt side cabinets late 20th century, by John Beavan, based on Henry Holland's design for Southill Park
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- ROSEWOOD, GILT-BRASS
- 88cm. high, 124cm. wide, 44cm. deep; 2ft 10¾in., 4ft 1in., 1ft. 5¼in.
the Carrara white marble top above two brass-moulded drawers and two doors with brass fretted wheel panels within collared fluted corner columns over milled bases on bullet feet
Condition
Very good overall condition.
"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 these commodes is based upon an example designed by Henry Holland supplied for Mrs. Whitbread's room at Southill Park. The original is illustrated in situ in F.J.B. Watson, 'Southill: Its Furniture and Decoration', Connoisseur, January-June, 1952, p. 18, fig. VII.