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A late George III satinwood bow-front chest of drawers in the manner of Gillows circa 1800
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Satinwood, Oak, Pine, Ivory, Silvered Metal, Oak
- 87.5cm. high, 115cm. wide. 62cm. deep; 2ft. 10½in., 3ft. 9¼in. 2ft. ½in.
with borders of kingwood crossbanding between ebony and boxwood stringing
Condition
Very decorative and in overall good condition. There is wear and tear to the surface, including ring marks and scratches as well as some areas of discoloration to the polish. There are also some losses to the ebony stinging.around the edge. There is a gap between the upper drawer and the frieze. The slivered metal handles are tranished. This is a very attractive chest of drawers that would benefit from some gentle workshop attention.
"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 lot is similar to a coloured design for a chest of drawers which appears in the pattern book of Gillows of London and Lancaster (Westminster City Archives, no. 735/1). Another similar example banded in kingwood, tulipwood and purplewood appears in the Estimate Sketch Books , dated 24th October 1789 and is illustrated in Lindsay Boynton, Gillow Furniture Designs 1760-1800, Royston, 1995, fig.118, pl.11, pp.168 and 180.