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A George II parcel gilt and mahogany door with a carved and green painted surround, the design attributed to William Kent circa 1735
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Pine and mahogany
- The door. 225cm. high, 113cm. wide and with the surround 271cm. high and 149cm. wide, dado 1377cm. long, the skirting 1363cm. long; 7ft. 4in., 3ft. 7in., 8ft. 9in., 4ft. 9in., 45ft. 2in., 44ft. 7in.
the six panelled door centred on a bead and acanthus carved divide, each fielded panel with ribbon tied border and egg and dart decoration, the key hole covered with a finely chased gilt brass leaf cast escutcheon, the reverse of simpler form, together with the original parcel gilt and green painted door surround surmounted by a pediment with borders of egg and dart and dentil decoration above a cushion carved apron of floral scroll work and bell flower garlands, the jambs with acanthus, line and bead and reel decoration with a further group of five sections of dado rail with conforming painted decoration and eight sections of skirting board uppers, the door with a label printed His Grace, The Duke of Devonshire, K.G., Chesterfield (LM) and by hand boudoir the surround components with label marked Boudoir (qty)
Provenance
Ordered by William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire (1698-1755) for the Corner Drawing Room, later known as the Boudoir
Condition
The doors are tired with marks and stains to the polish. Part of the door surmount is detached. The decoration is worn and dirty with some losses and chips
"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."