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A Regency ebonised centre table early 19th century, after a design by Thomas Hope
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- PINE BEECH PORPHYRY BRASS
- 74cm. high, 132cm. wide, 65cm.; 2ft. 5½in., 4ft. 4in., 2ft. 1½in.
the Swedish porphyry top above a brass moulded front on shaped end supports applied with brass anthemia and wreaths with an in-curved oblong stretcher, on short turned tapering feet,
Condition
Good overall condition. Some minor filled chips to the porphyry top. Old marks and scratches
"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 table very closely follows a published design by Thomas Hope, illustrated in Household Furniture and Interior Decoration, 1807, pl. XXII, p.62-3 and described as 'tea table', (see illustration). Hope was of wealthy Amsterdam banking stock and was a great collector and patron. He became a great promoter of the 'Gout Grec' 'following his grand tour of 1787-1795 which imbued him with the 'Spirit of Corinth and Athens'. His house in Duchess Street open to serious art collectors was witness to this passion and was much admired and a great influence on taste in 19th century.
As well as the art of the Antique which he studied while visiting Greece, Italy and Asia Minor, a second source for his designs, which Hope fully acknowledged, was the work of the French Empire designers, Percier and Fontaine, whose Recueil de Décorations Intérieurs, 1800, likewise owes a debt to the art of classical civilisation.