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George II carved, parcel gilt and cream painted dado rail circa 1735, the design attributed to William Kent
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- gilt wood
- approximately 3155cm. long; 103ft. 5in.,
a large quantity of sections, each with borders of stylised acanthus either side of an egg and dart frieze (qty)
Condition
There are chips and wear throughout.
"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
Dado with an Egg and Dart running pattern was used widely by Kent most notably in the interiors of Burlington House, Chiswick House and Holkham Hall.
It is a thorough attempt by Kent to introduce classical architecture to the decoration of an interior. Used in ancient Greece on the Ionic capitals at the Erechtheum it was adopted by the Romans and was much favoured during the Renaissance. The egg shaped and arrow motifs are often cited as representing birth and death.