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Lot 248
  • 248

A gilt-bronze-mounted kingwood, mahogany and marquetry commode in Louis XV style, circa 1880

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Bronze, Kingwood, Mahogany
  • 85.5cm. high, 131cm. wide, 65cm. deep; 2ft. 9¾in., 4ft. 3½in., 2ft. 1½in.
the serpentine brèche violette marble top above a conforming body with two drawers sans travers inlaid with floral marquetry centred by a shell-form cartouche and bordered by c-scroll and acanthus moulded decoration, the sides similarly inlaid, above a scrolled apron with central acanthus mount on cabriole legs headed by oak leaf chûtes and scrolled sabots, with the label G TROLLOPE & SONS A7009 in the top drawer

Condition

In very good restored condition. One corner to the marble top with old repairs. Splits from age to drawer front and sides.
"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 firm of George Trollope and Sons was set up in 1778 and was firmly established in Parliament Street by 1787. They counted many noble families amongst their clients and carried out work at Kingston Maurwood, The Vyne, Vale Royal, Burghley and Shugborough. They were also successful builders, but due to difficulties with a development in Belgravia, the furniture-making side of the business began to decline in the 1870's. In common with many furniture makers of the period they acted as dealers and furnishers and this commode would appear to be associated with that side of the business.