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A George I gilt-gesso center table in the manner of James Moore circa 1725, largely re-gessoed and regilt
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- giltwood, gesso
- height 29 in.; width 28 in.; depth 21 in.
- 73.5 cm; 71 cm; 53.5 cm
Catalogue Note
A table, traditionally attributed to Royal cabinet maker James Moore, which also features distinctive grotesque masks to the hip of each leg is at Chatsworth, Derbyshire. John Gumley, Moore's partner supplied a number of pieces from their workshop to the house. For an illustration of the Chatsworth table see Edwards & Macquoid, The Dictionary of English Furniture, London, rev. ed. 1954. vol. III, p.313, fig.21.