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A Regency brass-inlaid rosewood library table in the manner of Thomas Parker circa 1820
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- rosewood
- height 32 in.; width 5 ft.; depth 41 3/4 in.
- 81.3 cm; 152.4 cm; 106 cm
the frieze fitted with three drawers to one long side opposed by one long drawer with three dummy drawer-fronts, the short sides of the frieze each fitted with a pair of dummy drawers.
Condition
Overall good condition; the gilt-tooled leather lined top appears to be original or 19th century and is worn with nicks, scratches, scuffs and wear but in good condition; brass inlay appears to be in good condition; overall with some minor nicks and wear to edges.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Thomas Parker is first recorded in Canterbury, although by 1805 he was established in London when he supplied furniture to Princess Elizabeth. Between 1810 and 1818 his workshop was situated at 19 Aire Street, Piccadilly, moving to 22 Warwick Street, Golden Square, working there until 1830. He described himself as ‘Cabinet and Buhl Manufacturer to the Prince Regent and Royal Family,' his surviving documented oeuvre indicating that he was one of the leading workers in Buhl during the Regency period and the reign of George IV. He supplied ‘lavishly expensive furniture in the French ornament style’ to Carlton House between 1813 and 1817, much of which is still in the Royal collection. Other documented commissions include those for the 6th Duke of Bedford and the Hon. Mrs. Leigh, who made purchases between 1817 and 1830.