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A George IV rosewood and brass-inlaid side cabinet circa 1825, attributed to Gillows
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- rosewood, brass
- 95cm. high, 165cm. wide, 46.5cm. deep; 3ft. 1¾ in., 5ft. 5in., 1ft. 6¼ in.
the white marble top with a moulded edge, above two cupboard doors profusely decorated with Berain style strapwork, flanked on either side by acanthus carved scrolling uprights, on a gadrooned base with floral carved bun feet
Provenance
Thomas Coulborn and Sons Ltd.
Literature
Susan E. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, Woodbridge, 2008, vol. II, p. 17, pl. 544.
Condition
In excellent restored condition. The feet with some minor age cracks, with old marks and scratches consistent with age and use. The marble top with some chips and marks. This piece 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 side cabinet shares many of the bold characteristics of the London and Lancaster firm of Gillows. In particular, the form of the scrolled corbels to the corners can be compared with the celebrated suite of furniture supplied by Gillows to William, 4th Earl Fitzwilliam for the Whistlejacket Room at Wentworth Woodhouse, Yorkshire, one of England's finest neoclassic mansions.
The brass-inlaid panels on this cabinet match those on a recorded Gillow commission supplied to Tatton Park in Cheshire where they appear in the door panels of the bookcase built into the recess of the Music Room.