- 1184
A Regency brass inlaid ebony banded, rosewood and calamander sofa table, circa 1815, in the manner of George Oakley
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- calamander, brass, rosewood
- 74cm. high, 122.5cm. wide, 81cm. deep (extended); 2ft. 5in., 4ft. ¼in., 2ft. 8in.
the rectangular top with a drop leaf to one side, above two frieze drawers
Condition
The table is in good conserved condition. Some minor lifting to the brass inlay and losses to veneers notably to the corner of the top. There are some restorations to the inside of the legs which are visible under close inspection.
"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
George Oakley (1773-1840) was a leading exponent of Grecian-black calamander furniture which became immensely popular during the Regency period. As new timbers were bought back in larger quantities from the West Indies, South East Asia and Ceylon cabinet makers in London employed them to great effect in their furniture. Calamander was desired for its thick Zebra like stripes and quickly garnered the attention of the nobility and Royal family. A similar pair of card tables was supplied by George Oakley to the Prince Regent after 1810 for the Music room at Buckingham Palace. The brass stringing in the present lot is also symptomatic of Oakley’s output and can be seen in his most famous commission at Papworth Hall, Cambridgeshire.