Lot 141
  • 141

George III carved giltwood architectural fittings circa 1780, the design attributed to James Wyatt

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • approximately dado 1753cm. long; 57ft. 5in., skirting 1526cm. long; 50ft.
comprising a large part of the dado rail and skirting board uppers, the dado with a repeated pattern of palm fronds above a beaded border and the skirting board components with a repeated rope pattern, and a single upright from a window or door surround (qty)

Condition

In fair overall condition but with the losses and wear that one would expect from carving of this age. There has been a build up of dirt, there is some fragmentation and chips to the edges, further losses to the gilt gesso. First hand inspection is recommended.
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