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A George III mahogany dressing table, circa 1780, attributed to Thomas and William Brailsford
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Mahogany, mirror glass and leather.
- 78cm. high, 72cm. wide, 53cm. deep; 2ft. 7in., 2ft. 4ft., 1ft. 9in.
the hinged divided top enclosing a mirror, lidded compartments and boxes, on square tapering legs with leather castors
Provenance
Probably commissioned by William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire (1748-1811) or Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806)
Condition
Attractively figured top. Although slightly warped. Losses to corner and edge mouldings. One lid for a compartment behind the mirror to the interior lacking. Old estate repairs including a strengthening baton to one leg and the base. Frame slightly looses. The top attaches to the base with screws and would benefit from being re-screwed down. The interior is faded and there are marks from objects placed on this surface. A well made, honest piece of furniture,
For an identical dressing table, most probably from the same commission see lot 298, Chatsworth, The Attic Sale, Sotheby's Derbyshire, 5-7 October 2010.
"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 Brailsford workshop in Sheffield had an extensive commission from the 5th Duke and Duchess between 1774 and 1783, including a large quantity of bedroom furniture. Their account for 1776 included 'a neat dressing chest with good locks...' and in 1783 further dressing chests and '12 commode dressing glasses' and '12 mahogany washing stands'.