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A William IV breakfront mahogany wardrobe circa 1835, by Gillows of Lancaster
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- MAHOGANY, OAK, PINE AND METAL
- 243cm. high, 256cm. wide, 67cm. deep; 7ft. 11¾in., 8ft. 4¾in., 2ft. 2½in.
the central section with a press cupboard enclosing four sliding trays above a lower section of five drawers, each long side cupboard with a hanging rail, stamped GILLOWS LANCASTER
Condition
This is in overall good condition. There is a section of moulding chipped to the right hand side of the centre section. One handle is missing. Another handle is chipped. Typical superb Gillows quality.
"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 pattern for this wardrobe first appears in Gillows' Estimate Sketch Book in March 1806 for a client called General Jones (1801-22, p. 1784). An almost identical wardrobe was supplied by Gillows in 1822 to Charles Hubert Pierremont, 2nd Earl Manvers (1778-1860) of Thoresby Hall, Nottinghamshire (S. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, Woodbridge, 2008, Vol. II, pl. 614) and sold Sotheby's, 31st September 1989, Lot 202.