- 371
Attributed to Whytock, Reid & Co.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- An extending centre table
- walnut
- 91.5 by 161.5 by 80cm., 36 by 63½ by 31½in. extended 270cm., 106¼in.
Edinburgh, circa 1910-20
carved walnut, burr walnut
carved walnut, burr walnut
Condition
Of high quality. The timber has faded. Solid.
"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 use of high quality timber, strong Georgian detailing and pointed double pad feet all suggest the workshop of Whytock & Reid.
The firm began in 1807 under the ownership of Richard Whytock, in 1876 a partnership was formed between John Reid and Richard's son Alexander forming Whytock, Reid & Co. From the end of the 19th Century to the 1930s the firm flourished, under the guidance of Murray Reid (grandson of John), William Simpson, an excellent draughtsman and John Murray a designer and skilled carver. It is though the company collaboration with the leading Scottish architect Sir Robert Lorimer (1864-1929) for which they are often remembered. This partnership was particularly successful and the fruits of it included important commissions at Earls Hall, Fife, Marchmont, Berwickshire, and Monzie Castle, Perthshire. In 1919 the firm became known as Whytock and Reid.
The firm began in 1807 under the ownership of Richard Whytock, in 1876 a partnership was formed between John Reid and Richard's son Alexander forming Whytock, Reid & Co. From the end of the 19th Century to the 1930s the firm flourished, under the guidance of Murray Reid (grandson of John), William Simpson, an excellent draughtsman and John Murray a designer and skilled carver. It is though the company collaboration with the leading Scottish architect Sir Robert Lorimer (1864-1929) for which they are often remembered. This partnership was particularly successful and the fruits of it included important commissions at Earls Hall, Fife, Marchmont, Berwickshire, and Monzie Castle, Perthshire. In 1919 the firm became known as Whytock and Reid.