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A Regency gilt-brass mounted ebony-inlaid mahogany pedestal desk circa 1810, in the manner of Thomas Hope
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- mahogany
- 81cm. high, 152.5cm. wide, 106cm. deep; 2ft. 7¾ in., 5ft., 3ft. 5¾ in.
the leather inset top above three short frieze drawers and two cupboard doors to each side, two cupboards enclosing three graduated drawers and two cupboards with a removeable shelf, the returns with gilt-brass lion mask rings, on lion paw feet with concealed brass cappings and castors, two of the locks to the frieze drawers stamped GR beneath a crown and PATENT
Provenance
Acquired from Partridge Fine Arts, London.
Literature
Partridge Fine Arts, English Furniture and Works of Art, 2001, no. 58, p. 132.
Condition
An attractive desk in good restored condition. The inset leather top with atmospheric wear. The ebony inlay is very strong. The brass lion masks have been regilt. With old marks and scratches throughout especially to the lion paw feet. With one key. This desk is ready to place.
"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
This mahogany pedestal desk betrays the influence of the celebrated arbiter of early Regency taste Thomas Hope (d. 1831). The ebony strung anthemion on the frieze drawers, as well as, the stylised Greek keys to the corners of the cupboard doors both point to Hope’s influential gout grec. The chief exponent of the 19th century classical revival Hope published his designs in Household Furniture and Interior Decoration, 1807. Hope’s folio bought about a change in the interior decoration of houses. His style generally referred to as ‘English Empire’ was furthered by contemporary designers and cabinet makers such as Thomas Sheraton and continued well into the 19th century.