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A pair of George II simulated stone carved wood brackets circa 1735, based on a design by William Kent
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Wood and gesso
- 68cm. high, 35.5cm. wide, 28cm. deep; 2ft. 2¾in., 1ft. 2in., 11in.
each boldly scrolled bracket with leaf carving, scrolled volutes and foliate c-scroll decoration, the simulated stone finish original
Literature
The Duchess of Devonshire, Chatsworth - The House, 2002, p.18 for brackets from the same set formerly at Devonshire House (or Chiswick) and now in The Painted Hall and North Corridor.
Condition
An impressvie pair of brackets which have been convincingly carved and finished to replicate stone. There are some minor losses and chips to the decoration and some surface and ingrained dirt. One of the brackets has a loss to the moulding on its apron.
"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 design of the present pair of brackets is very similar to an engraving of a bracket published by John Vardy in Some Designs of Mr. Inigo Jones and Mr. Wm. Kent, 1744, p.20. A further closely related design by William Kent for a bracket supporting a bust is preserved in the Victoria and Albert Museum (cat. no. E.373-1986).
It is impossible to be precise as to the original location of these brackets as sets were ordered by both the 3rd Duke of Devonshire for Devonshire House and by Lord Burlington for Chiswick. Brackets of this type were certainly a feature in the Saloon at Devonshire House as can be seen illustrated in the anonymous drawing of that room from 1828 and William Henry Hunt's watercolour of the same from 1822.