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A Regency rosewood parcel-gilt brass-inlaid centre table
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- rosewood, brass, gilt-wood
- 75cm. high, 127.5cm. wide, 72cm. deep; 2ft. 5½in., 4ft. 2¼in., 2ft. 4¼in.
with canted corners above two drawers and opposing dummy drawers, on four carved lion monopodia legs
Condition
This is a striking and decorative piece with good colour. There are two handles missing to the dummy drawers. The brass inlay is lifting slightly in some areas and there are restored breaks to the corners. The supports have been re-gilding and re-ebonised and have some losses and chips consistent with age and use.
"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 lion carved legs of this striking centre table are a quintessential feature of the high Regency style popularised by the designs of C. H. Tatham, Thomas Hope and George Smith. Drawing inspiration from Antiquity, in this instance Ancient Egypt, designers like Hope and Smith were able to fuse antique and Empire motifs to great effect.
A related library table with similar lion monopedia is illustrated in George Smith, A Collection of Household Furniture, engraved J. Taylor, London 1805, and published same, 1808, Praeger, New York, 1970, plate 87.