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A Regency rosewood bookcase circa 1820, attributed to Gillows
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- leather rosewood
- 84cm. high, 51cm. wide, 41cm.deep; 2ft. 9in., 1ft. 8in., 1ft 4¼in.
the tooled leather inset top on a ratchet, above four grained rosewood shelves, false book spines to the sides
Condition
Very good overall good condition. The leather is original but is rather scuffed and worn. It is nonetheless still attractive.
"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 present bookcase relates almost exactly to a design in the Gillows Estimate Sketch books for a bookcase made in 1831 for Ferguson & Co., the London partners, see illustration. See a similar example illustrated in Susan E. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, 2008, 2 vols., vol.I, p.382.