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A William IV gilt-brass mounted ‘boulle’ and ebonised side cabinet by Morant and Son, circa 1835
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- mahogany, brass
- 92cm. high, 122cm. wide, 43.5cm. deep; 3ft., 4ft., 1ft. 5in.
the breakfront top above three cupboard doors enclosing three shelves, the returns bearing the ducal cypher for the Dukes of Norfolk, on a later plinth base, the reverse branded G. I. MORANT / 91 NEW BOND St and with paper inventory label indistinctly signed and numbered 623, the central back panels removed
Provenance
Almost certainly supplied to Henry Howard, 13th Duke of Norfolk (d. 1856) circa 1846
Condition
Overall in excellent restored condition. Central cupboard adapted.
"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 N cypher on the side of the cabinet corresponds to a suite of furniture supplied to the Duke of Norfolk by Morant, Boyd & Morant. The firm were commissioned to re-decorate large parts of the interior of Arundel Castle by the 13th Duke following Queen Victoria's announcement that she was coming to stay. Morant, Boyd & Morant were given two years to complete their refurbishment prior to the royal visit in 1846 (John Martin Robinson, Arundel Castle, Malta, 2011, p.56-60).